What is p hacking, is it bad, and can you get ai to do it for you?
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How to Lie with Statistics with your Robot Best Friend
Towards Data Science / 3/31/2026
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Key Points
- The article explains statistical misconduct techniques such as p-hacking and discusses why they are problematic for drawing reliable conclusions.
- It frames the topic as something that could be enabled or amplified by using AI (“robot best friend”) to generate misleading or manipulated analyses.
- It raises the question of whether AI can be used to “do it for you,” highlighting risks in how automated analysis workflows may encourage bad practices.
- The focus is on understanding the concept, evaluating its harms, and improving judgment about statistical validity rather than providing an endorsement of wrongdoing.
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