“We’ve learned that the best data scientists are skeptics and follow Twyman’s law: Any figure that looks interesting or different is usually wrong. Surprising results should be replicated—both to make ...

The goal of any scientific experiment is to maximize information gain, while simultaneously minimizing the cost of the experiment. A well-designed experiment can help the researcher obtain this goal ...

The course covers methods of design and construction of experiments and analysis of data obtained from them. Both theory and applications are covered in detail. Understand the basic principles of ...

Sound experimental design is of vital importance when conducting any scientific experiment. Choices made at the design stage have the potential to drastically impact the results of any study. A strong ...

A new study lays out a bit of a conundrum in its opening paragraphs. It notes that scientific progress depends on the ability to update what ideas are considered acceptable in light of new evidence.