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And why would they make up the data? Not saying they don't - Wakefield certainly did.



Millions of reasons, but the problem is that scientists are not accountable. Especially, if their violation agrees with pre-existing intuition.


> ... but the problem is that scientists are not accountable.

Arguable, but if they don't have to release their data, then very true -- they aren't accountable. By requiring scientists to release their data, we make them accountable for any shenanigans that might otherwise be concealed.




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