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Editorial
. 2005 Aug;2(8):e272.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020272. Epub 2005 Aug 30.

Minimizing mistakes and embracing uncertainty

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Editorial

Minimizing mistakes and embracing uncertainty

The. PLoS Med. 2005 Aug.

Abstract

Scientific truth is a moving target. Journals must apply rigorous standards, but publication of data and conclusions before they are proven true is part of the research enterprise.

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  • Truth, probability, and frameworks.
    Wren JD. Wren JD. PLoS Med. 2005 Nov;2(11):e361. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020361. Epub 2005 Nov 29. PLoS Med. 2005. PMID: 16288554 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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