3 December 2020 - vaccine 3

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Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistical Malpractice

independent committee: 90% protection for the few, 60% protection for those dosed as intended.
AstraZeneca: 60% is too low, but can we get away with claiming 90% with a smaller test? Hmm....
conscience: Stop right this second!
AstraZeneca: Weighted average! 70% protection on average!
statistician: Oh? Will you choose doses randomly?
AstraZeneca: What do I care, it’s only a press release.

clue:

Headline: How To Destroy Trust When It Is Most Needed.

give me a clue so sweet and true

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