Bayes Factors, Miracle Cures, and the FDA

Bayes Factors, Miracle Cures, and the FDA

A study appearing in Plos One suggests that a statistic called the Bayes Factor will keep the FDA from approving bad drugs. It won't, but rigorous defense of their regulatory powers will. For the video version, click here.

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What Percent of Medical Studies Are Wrong?

What Percent of Medical Studies Are Wrong?

We know that some medical studies are wrong.  But how many? The number might be more than you think.  And it turns out that a quarter, a street magician, and an 18th century minister might be the key to figuring it out. For the video version, click here.

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