Re:Bits of advice I wish I had known
by justinjlynn on Thursday May 05, 2022 @03:09PM
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> Why did the word 'risk' disappear here? I don't think that's a good null hypothesis at all.
What null hypothesis would you prefer?
> I am not saying that.
Then what are you saying?
Re:Bits of advice I wish I had known
by Dylan16807 on Thursday May 05, 2022 @05:15PM
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> What null hypothesis would you prefer?
"It has no lasting effects", probably.
And you need to make sure you're looking for both positive and negative effects.
"It's harmful" is a huge bias for a null hypothesis.
> Then what are you saying?
That you shouldn't assume it is harmful.
I didn't say anything about what parents should be "able to do". I didn't even give an opinion on the candy thing. I just think your justification is a big overreach.
But also a null hypothesis implies you're currently doing the testing, so that's a different scenario too...
I agree with this statement. Assume a risk.
> I assert that the null hypothesis is that it does not have a benefit and is harmful.
Why did the word 'risk' disappear here? I don't think that's a good null hypothesis at all.
> You, on the other hand, if I understand properly, are saying that we should be able to do whatever we like to a punish person unless we show it directly causes harm.
I am not saying that.