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b_b · 3450 days ago · link · · parent · post: Editor in chief of The Lancet: 'much of the scientific literature, perhaps half, may simply be untrue'
The best I can say is that there are a lot of perverse incentives in the business of science. I think 'untrue' is a bit harsh, but I also think that we're often put in a position where we have to speculate too much on what results 'mean'. I would say that when I review papers, I generally recommend that at least two thirds be rejected out of hand, due to the fact that the results look sloppy, unfinished, etc. Sloppy results abound, sadly.