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		The Myth of Objective Data (mitpress.mit.edu)
		3 points by reidacdc on Sept 4, 2023 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment

reidacdc on Sept 4, 2023 [–]

Selecting what metrics to use for categorization in a scientific study is a subjective choice, and searching for objective measures can de-contextualize your data.

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