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DESCRIPTION:Quantitative dissonance\n\nTarik Gouhier (Northeastern Universi
 ty)\n	Tuesday November 7\, 12-1pm\n	Zoom Link: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/8685
 5481591\n	In Person: 550 Sherbrooke\, Room 189\n	\n	Abstract: I will focus on
  describing “quantitative dissonance” in the life sciences\, defined as th
 e use of mathematically and conceptually flawed methods to characterize a 
 variety of natural phenomena ranging from the evolutionary dynamics of pop
 ulations and the effects of biodiversity on ecosystem functioning\, to the
  health of an ecosystem and its management via public policy. After descri
 bing multiple key examples of quantitative dissonance\, I will explain why
  the peer review process is powerless to prevent such errors from prolifer
 ating and polluting the scientific record\, even when researchers adhere t
 o the strictest open science guidelines. I will close by arguing that the 
 only way out of this intellectual dark age is to (1) disincentivize workin
 g group papers and (2) modify the curriculum for undergraduate and graduat
 e programs by emphasizing critical thinking over rote memorization.\n
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SUMMARY:QLS Seminar Series - Tarik Gouhier
URL:/qls/channels/event/qls-seminar-series-tarik-gouhi
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