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The headline gives the impression that the researchers found a new discrepancy where protons are found to be smaller than theory would predict. In actuality, th
by ummonk 5y ago
The headline gives the impression that the researchers found a new discrepancy where protons are found to be smaller than theory would predict. In actuality, the researchers are proposing a resolution to a preexisting discrepancy.
Additionally, I’m not sure why you’re saying we should wait to see whether the results hold up, if you don’t think writing “probably” in the headline is clickbait.
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- refulgentis 5y agoI can't parse your second question: A) we should wait to see if results hold up & B) supporting probably being in the headline are incompatible? It seems !A & B and A & !B are incompatible because A and B are compatible.
- ummonk 5y agoIn general I think that whenever a new theory or analysis is published, “probably” indicates a far greater degree of confidence than is justified until the theory / analysis gains broad acceptance.