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The issue your parent comment raises is that this random group may not represent someone that's trying to evaluate what techniques can help them, regardless of
by seeknotfind 2y ago
The issue your parent comment raises is that this random group may not represent someone that's trying to evaluate what techniques can help them, regardless of the statistical significance within that group. It makes me sad that they introduce other random variables, as incontrovertible evidence of efficacy could help a lot of people!
- fsckboy 2y agoexcept it was completely non-specific about what those flaws might be, simply saying "sample is too small" when the sample is not a priori too small for a properly designed study of something that has "noticeable" effect. For example, "does alcohol get people drunk" is not hard to show on a sample of 10 people.