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Statisticians are doing fine indeed. The problem lies entirely in the ( non) design of experiments ( DoE) of the “scientists”. The sorry state of affairs of graduates from universities in properly designing experiments in which proper randomization, focus on sources of variability, between groups and within groups is not understood nor accounted for in the design is the true source of the problem. Scientists should always consult a statistician when undertaking an experiment. At least if they would like to make/draw sensible conclusions.


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