Proposed alternatives are incorrect

Are Alternatives to Dempster’s Rule of Combination Alternatives?

In the latest issue of this journal, Lefevre et al.’s paper [1] raises the important question of how to combine belief functions from different sources and how to manage conflicts. They propose a parametrized combination rule that includes several existing combination rules as special cases. Their method is based on so-called weighting factors that determine how conflicting masses are to be dis...

Cigarette Alternatives: Are they Safe?

In spite of limited data regarding the safety or effectiveness of electronic cigarette introduced into the market as a healthier alternative to tobacco smoking, its popularity has increased enormously. E-cigarettes have penetrated the market rapidly owing to the elaborate marketing network and attractive marketing strategies. Stated advantages include the claim that they help quit smoking and p...

Incorrect predictions, not incorrect statistics!

Page 1 of 1 (page number not for citation purposes) In a recent study on nurses’ ability to predict volume status after subarachnoid haemorrhage, we found very low predictive values [1]. In a letter to the editor, Dane [2] argued that an error in statistics ‘makes any reasonable conclusions impossible’. Because Dr Dane was the statistical reviewer of our manuscript, both the authors and the edi...

Are the ALTERNATIVES in pharmacology and toxicology real alternatives?

Are There Hidden Costs to Teaching Mathematics with Incorrect Examples?

This study aims to address potential costs of using incorrect worked examples in teaching mathematics. While such practice has been shown to be effective in educational research, previous findings in the memory literature suggest that exposure to an incorrect solution may lead students to later believe that it is correct due to increased familiarity. We designed a two-session experiment with 1-...