We certainly can’t conclude, from this evidence, that it does not affect mortality.
Right, but that’s always the case- you can never accept the null hypothesis.
That it’s always the case doesn’t mean it’s not relevant. The evidence showed us a small effect that may or may not be a real effect. Gwern demanded to know why there was no effect. These are not the same thing.
Right, but that’s always the case- you can never accept the null hypothesis.
That it’s always the case doesn’t mean it’s not relevant. The evidence showed us a small effect that may or may not be a real effect. Gwern demanded to know why there was no effect. These are not the same thing.