RE: John Ioannidis Warned COVID-19 Could Be a “Once-In-A-Century” Data Fiasco. He Was Right
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It's not about accuracy. It's about consequences of repercussions. Statistics is just a tool. As is mass media and politics.
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You can't accurately predict consequences without...accuracy. Yes, statistics is a tool. But it isn't a useful tool unless you use it correctly. I can't very well say that there is a 20 percent increase in apple production if I am counting pears.
You are right :)
And I was not clear enough. It's not about accuracy at all. The goal is to twist the numbers (predict consequences) whichever way is the best to achieve the desired outcome.
Bettre said, not the goal but the method.