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.
give me a clue so sweet and true
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