Notoriety means “the state of being famous”, which is the meaning that I intended. I actually don’t want to use “notable” in this case, because that would imply that I believe the DK effect is real. Notorious might even be a good word here, since the paper has problems with its claims and its interpretation of it’s own data.
I'm sorry, but I have to comment on a word in this line: I feel that increasingly, "notoriety" is used when "notability" might be better.
A thief is notorious. A statistical effect is notable, imho.
But I agree with your basic point: I can't skate, much less figure skate. And I am pretty accurately aware of that fact despite my lack of skill.