Luís A. Nunes Amaral
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Lies, damned lies and statistics
Nature Physics 2, 75-76 (2006)
Times cited: 14
Abstract
Statistical physics can reveal the fabric of complex networks, for example, potential oligarchies formed by its best-connected members. But care has to be taken to avoid jumping to conclusions.