Definitions of Terms Commonly Used in Academia

"In my experience = One.
In case after cases = Two.
In a series of cases = Three.
It is believed that = I think.
It is generally believed that = A couple of others think so, too.
Correct within an order of magnitude = Wrong.
According to statistical analysis = Rumor has it.
It has been long known = I didn't look up the original reference.
A trend is evident = These data are practically meaningless.
Three of the samples were chosen for study = The other results didn't make any sense.
Typical results are shown = This is the prettiest graph."

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