A review by aude_hofleitner
Bad Science by Ben Goldacre

3.0

I struggle a bit with giving this book three stars because it brings up a lot of topics that I think are critical for people to be educated on. It is so easy to make data say what you want it to say, either through ignorance or malice and we each benefit in being better educated and calling BS when the standards of scientific methodologies are not meant.
The author does a great job explaining the concepts (randomization, controlled trials, systematic study, ...) and the variables that lead us to misuse data and draw inaccurate conclusions.
I am conflicted in my reaction with his tone in parts of the book which I wish were more constructive.