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Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence – and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish

  • Written by Mark Louie Ramos, Assistant Research Professor of Health Policy and Administration, Penn State
Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence – and that affects what scientific journals choose to publishCareful planning and analysis are part of trying to reduce the chance of a false-positive finding.Arnon Mungyodklang/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Should you believe the findings of scientific studies? Amid current concerns about the public’s trust in science, old arguments are resurfacing that can sow confusion.

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