Scientific rigor?

[unixronin]

"It has been established beyond doubt that the placebo-controlled, randomized controlled trial is not a fitting research tool with which to test homeopathy."

-- A spokesman for The Society of Homeopaths, on a study in The Lancet that showed homeopathic medicine works no better than placebos.

...Right.  The Society of Homeopaths recommends a ouija board instead.

Comments

[johnkzin.livejournal.com]

Of course they're going to say that. When your form of treatment IS a placebo, it all falls apart if you ADMIT it's a placebo.

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

Actually, have there been clinical trials to determine whether a placebo is equally effective if you know it's a placebo?