Evidence Pyramids
4 pieces tagged Evidence Pyramids.
The Pyramid Schema: The Origins and Impact of Evidence Pyramids
[This paper has been updated in 2026 from the 2022 preprint] Evidence pyramids are amongst the most recognisable artefacts of the Evidence-Based Medicine movement. Yet no study has established the origins of evidence pyramids, or analysed whether they offer any information beyond simple lists or tables. In this paper, I establish the origins of the first evidence pyramid and argue that the pyramidal turn is a retrograde step in evidence appraisal.
NotebookLM: Cast with Care
Google's NotebookLM "deep dive" feature is taking off in popularity. I subject three of my academic papers to the deep dive treatment, and reveal its tendency to subvert content for a happier ending.
[Superseded] The Pyramid Schema: The Origins and Impact of Evidence Pyramids
Evidence pyramids are amongst the most recognisable artefacts of the Evidence-Based Medicine movement. Yet no study has established the origins of evidence pyramids, or analysed whether they offer any information beyond simple lists or tables. In this paper, I establish the origins of the first evidence pyramid and argue that the pyramidal turn is a retrograde step in evidence appraisal.
Higher Orders of Evidence
DALLE 2 offers a far more powerful image generation AI than the popular open access 'Craiyon'/'DALLE Mini' model. How does DALLE 2 compare to DALLE Mini's visions of hierarchies and pyramids of evidence?