The Problem with Epidemiological Studies

The Problem with Epidemiological Studies or How Pretzels Lead to Alcoholism.


I found this article interesting and pertinent to the current nutritional crisis.

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The scientific method, which seeks to improve our understanding of the natural world, requires two phases: Phase 1: Generate a hypothesis about why something is happening in the world around you. In our example, the hypothesis is that berries may help prevent cognitive decline. Phase 2: Test your hypothesis in an experiment to see if you’re on the right track. For example: feed some people berries, deprive other people of berries, then test everyone’s thinking and memory down the road to see if either group fared better. Nutrition epidemiology concerns itself entirely with phase one, never venturing into phase two.

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