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Actually, all science is basically extrapolating from statistics. When an experiment reveals a result, you generally see a statistical evaluation of that result to determine its validity.

I would put it differently as follows:

Actually, much of science is based on statistics. When an experiment reveals a result, you generally see a statistical evaluation of that result to determine the likelihood of its validity.

[oldalum]

Actually, all science is basically extrapolating from statistics. When an experiment reveals a result, you generally see a statistical evaluation of that result to determine its validity.

I would put it differently as follows:

Actually, much of science is based on statistics. When an experiment reveals a result, you generally see a statistical evaluation of that result to determine the likelihood of its validity.