Love these – the real truth!
“It has long been known…” I didn’t look up the original reference
“A definite trend is evident…” These data are practically meaningless
“While it has not been possible to provide definitive answers to the questions…” An unsuccessful experiment, but I still hope to get it published
“Three of the samples were chosen for a detailed study…” The other results didn’t make any sense
“Typical results are shown…” This is the prettiest graph
“In my experience…” Once
“In case after case…” Twice
“In a series of cases…” Three times
“It is believed…” I think
“It is generally believed…” A couple of other people think so too
“According to statistical analysis…” Rumor has it
“A statistically-oriented projection of the significance of these findings…” Wild guess
“A careful analysis of available data…” Several pages of notes were obliterated when I knocked over my coffee mug
“It is clear that additional work will be required…
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