Audie
Veteran Member
You are not making much of a case withWe have one person dismissing the statistical findings out of hand and another dismissing statistics itself as pseudoscience forgetting how many studies such as smoking causing cancer was first the domain of statistical research before the mechanism was discovered. In effect we have people rejecting a proven valuable part of mathematics because they don't like the outcome or don't understand the math involved.
In case it is of any value at all, here are 5 statistical findings that were proven true:
- The association between smoking and lung cancer: In the early 1900s, researchers began to notice a statistical association between smoking and lung cancer. However, it wasn't until the 1950s that scientists began to understand the mechanism behind this association. They discovered that smoking damages the DNA of lung cells, which can lead to cancer. This understanding of the mechanism helped to validate the statistical finding and led to widespread public health campaigns to reduce smoking.
- The association between statins and reduced risk of heart disease: In the 1980s, researchers began to study the effects of statins on heart disease. They found that statins could lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. However, it wasn't until the 1990s that scientists began to understand the mechanism behind how statins work. They discovered that statins inhibit the production of cholesterol in the liver. This understanding of the mechanism helped to validate the statistical finding and led to widespread use of statins to prevent heart disease.
- The association between HPV and cervical cancer: In the 1970s, researchers began to notice a statistical association between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer. However, it wasn't until the 1990s that scientists began to understand the mechanism behind this association. They discovered that HPV can infect and transform cervical cells, leading to cancer. This understanding of the mechanism helped to validate the statistical finding and led to the development of the HPV vaccine, which can prevent cervical cancer.
- The association between antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance: In the 1950s, researchers began to notice a statistical association between the use of antibiotics and the development of antibiotic resistance. However, it wasn't until the 1970s that scientists began to understand the mechanism behind this association. They discovered that antibiotics can kill susceptible bacteria, but they can also select for resistant bacteria. This understanding of the mechanism helped to validate the statistical finding and led to new guidelines for antibiotic use.
- The association between childhood lead exposure and cognitive impairment: In the 1970s, researchers began to notice a statistical association between childhood lead exposure and cognitive impairment. However, it wasn't until the 1990s that scientists began to understand the mechanism behind this association. They discovered that lead can damage the developing brain. This understanding of the mechanism helped to validate the statistical finding and led to public health efforts to reduce lead exposure.
your comparison to robust methodology backed
with huge data bases.
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