Re: Article~Study Reveals Potential Triggers for Autism

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Newland wrote:

> Study Reveals Potential Triggers for Autism

> Research examines medications in water supply

Judging from the article's text, it " reveals " nothing of the sort.

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http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/study-reveals-potential-triggers-f\

or-autism-261912.html

From the article in question:

" As more and more individuals are diagnosed with autism, dependable

research is crucial in taking the next step toward a better

understanding of the disorder. However, the question remains: Where do

we go from here? "

Hm. Start using proper controls, maybe? None were mentioned.

Yes, I know it's " just " a magazine article, and/BUT there wasn't any

sort of way given to check up on the statements made, such as: " As

reported in {journal name & date} " . In my view, that's irresponsible

reporting. ...And way too common in the lay press.

- Bill ...AS; retired professional biologist

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WD " Bill " Loughman - Berkeley, California USA

http://home.earthlink.net/~wdloughman/wdl.htm

[Guest guest]

My Research Methods prof said " validity and reliability. " Given that, part of

something being externally valid is the ability to repeat it time and time again

for it to be valid in the first place. Good observation.

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> ....to understand the importance of good research having validity and

reliability, as well as being free of all kinds of bias.

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> me here:    you forgot repeatability...it should be repeatable otherwise it

lacks external validity.

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> 40 AS Ãœber geek.....its ok ladies....hands off...im already

married.....

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