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WE wish to draw attention to a statistical problem that arises in an especially acute form when the data from a number of new sources are analysed to try to find evidence for a particular kind of object, for example, a neutron star or a black hole. We wish to emphasize that a statistical analysis of the data on any particular source must include consideration of the data on other sources that were found.
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Margon, B., Bowyer, S., Lampton, M., and Cruddace, R., Nature Physical Science, 238, 92 (1972).
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BAHCALL, J., YAHIL, A. On Identifying New Kinds of Astronomical Objects. Nature Physical Science 238, 92 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1038/physci238092a0
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