In my last two posts, I talked about my experience with errors in science. Errors are part of life, and they are part of science. Without errors we can’t learn. However, if we hide away our data, our analysis and, if relevant, our code, errors will not be noticed. They and the data and results they generate will become part
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Science and computers go hand in hand. But so do humans and errors. That is why in my previous post I talked about my experience of how science, a human endeavour, does not always apply due diligence when it comes to ensuring errors are avoided. I don’t think this is intentional, but rather a mix of ignorance, bias, and lack
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In this, the digital age, we rely heavily on computers. We use them to store, share and analyse our data. We use them to write and submit our scientific manuscripts. We use them to make figures and present our results. We use them to access others research. Yes, we scientists use computers a lot. But are we infallible in our
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