Since most studies use and alpha value of <.05 to demonstrate statistical significance [a few even use .01], the probability of finding a significant effect is 1 out of 20. These cutoff points have been selected by statisticians since statisticians are the accountants of the scientific world. The cutoff points were totally arbitrary and have NO scientific basis. They are meant to protect the status quo. It could take years to show an impact. What we can say is that, unless it has been missed, there is no overwhelming evidence that these GM products make a tremendous impact in the short run. What studies should have to do is show is that new products have a significantly positive impact and that there is a .95 chance of their not doing harm. This is just the opposite of what the current process is.
Bill Ward Monsanto and others should have been stomped on a long time > ago by some body in authority. However, there is no respectable body of > evidence yet that the ingestion of GM food is harmful. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.
