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CLIMATE scientists who are accused of manipulating research to prove that global warming is caused by man, failed to get their data analysed by experts, an inquiry has found.
An international panel of scientists reviewing the “climategate” scandal at the University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit said it was “very surprising” the team had not collaborated with professional statisticians despite relying on statistical methods.
The review was ordered after leaked emails appeared to show scientists exaggerating data to support the theory of man-made climate change.
Climate-change sceptics also accused the unit’s director, Professor Phil Jones, of trying to hide the data by refusing to answer requests under the Freedom of Information Act.
The review, led by Lord Oxburgh, said the potential for misleading data was “very great” and recommended the unit improved its record-keeping.
It said: “It is very surprising that research in an area that depends so heavily on statistical methods has not been carried out in close collaboration with professional statisticians.”
Source: express.co.uk