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The study observed a correlation, please don’t put forward a causative narrative when these could just be correlated or causative in a way different from the wa
by alextheparrot 6y ago
The study observed a correlation, please don’t put forward a causative narrative when these could just be correlated or causative in a way different from the way you propose.
- amanaplanacanal 6y agoYes! After decades of research we still have no idea what is driving the population level increases in obesity. There are a lot of possibilities, but which one is right?
- xwdv 6y agoGiven that obesity is the cause of a whole host of ailments, I’d say it’s fine to play it fast and loose and put forward this narrative. Is it scientifically rigorous? No, but sometimes there isn’t enough time for rigor and you’re better of making an educated guess than having no conclusion at all.