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Before You Get Too Excited About That GitHub Study…
Scott Alexander critiques a study claiming gender bias in GitHub, pointing out methodological flaws and media misrepresentation of its non-peer-reviewed findings.
16 min read 2,394 words
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science journalism
Essays tagged “science journalism”. Follow an idea across the archive.
Essays on science journalism
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That Chocolate Study
Scott Alexander dissects a hoax chocolate study to critique common misconceptions about nutrition science, study design, and statistical methods.
19 min read 2,924 words
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Perceptions Of Required Ability Act As A Proxy For Actual Required Ability In Explaining The Gender Gap
Scott Alexander critiques a study on gender gaps in academia, arguing it ignores actual measures of ability which better explain the disparities.
28 min read 4,303 words
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Links For May
Scott shares and comments on various interesting links, including critiques of science journalism, updates on scientific discoveries, and various cultural curiosities.
9 min read 1,258 words