February, 2003
© 2000, 2001, 2003 Scott S. Emerson, M.D., Ph.D.
Session 1- Overview: 16
At the end of the experiment, we want to present results that are convincing to the scientific community
The limitations of the experiment must be kept in mind
·Statistics means never having to say you are certain.
-ASA T-shirt
This also holds more generally for science
·Distinguish results from conclusions
Scientific Experimentation