Faster Than Light Neutrinos Succumb To Bayesian Method
Friday, November 11, 2011 - 08:31
in Physics & Chemistry
In 2011, science has been confronted with several high profile awkward situations of having to explain why standard methods like classical significance analysis are acceptable in for example medical studies on the safety of a new vaccine but not when results put orthodoxy into doubt. The most infamous among them is the 6 sigma significance of the OPERA confirmation of previously by MINOS indicated faster than light neutrinos. Second place: evidence for precognition in a work [1] that perfectly abides by all the usual scientific methods and passed peer review in a top tier journal. read more