The inimitable Ben Goldacre has ferreted out a useful early example of a discussion of publication bias. Fifty years on and my impression is that things are not greatly improved in some disciplines. Add publication bias to the belief on the part of some editors of sociology journals that their organs are part of the entertainment business and you have the perfect recipe for the reproduction of blah blah.
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Tim Kane on my visit to University of Austin
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Here is the link, I should add that in addition to my enthusiasm for the
students, the faculty also seemed quite good, most of all knowledgeable and
open...
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