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anonbene2 t1_iu8n30l wrote

Is there any chance that you scientists stop using the words "may be" in these pronouncements?

It's as useful as saying a 26" Louisville Slugger may also be the culprit.

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im_just_another_guy t1_iu9i298 wrote

There's strong evidence to support the hypothesis presented here. Scientists are very reluctant to say " X causes Y" in something from just one study, but this is a great starting point. Now, other people can test the idea in their own labs and see if the hypothesis continues to hold true. If other people get the same results, then there may be a scientific consensus that everybody can agree to and we can agree that "X causes Y"

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