> The truth is, both Bob's trial of SMR bees and Barry's trial of 4.9
> foundation are not true trials of either, mainly because of the non
> control of variables in the trial... Their results will be
> interesting, but not conclusive....

True, however people assume though that the results of properly prepared and run
scientific tests are conclusive.  Not so.

One thing many forget though is that the results of well controlled, well
planned trials are typically analysed and proven with statistics.

Oftentimes the results of such tests are stated as having 95% probability of
being true.  That leaves a meaningful chance that reality of the situation
slipped the net and the truth is still -- out there.

allen
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