Median Good, Mean Bad
Every molecule behaves the same across the globe, be it China or the US, but genetics do not. The mean is a good statistic for natural science, but the median is a better statistic to describe life science.
Series: Beyond the Pipeline
A series exploring the decisions, assumptions, and lessons behind bioinformatics analysis. From statistical reasoning and normalization to machine learning, multi-omics integration, and reproducibility, Beyond the Pipeline examines how analytical choices shape scientific conclusions.