Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence – and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish
- Written by Mark Louie Ramos, Assistant Research Professor of Health Policy and Administration, Penn State
Careful planning and analysis are part of trying to reduce the chance of a false-positive finding.Arnon Mungyodklang/iStock via Getty Images PlusShould you believe the findings of scientific studies? Amid current concerns about the public’s trust in science, old arguments are resurfacing that can sow confusion.