I am somewhat surprised no one has written to this list to give me a bad
time over my recent spate of media attention, for example
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,51889,00.html
I found the whole experience of being misquoted, misrepresented, and
generally mistreated quite fascinating, albeit annoying. I can state for
the record that "correlation does not imply causation" is far too advanced
a concept for most reporters, even those who are supposed to have a
technical bent.
My advice: When some reporter calls you up and asks you about your
research, say "No comment," hang up, change your phone number.
Cheers,
Chris Auld
Department of Economics
University of Calgary
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
