1 posted on
09/23/2009 3:38:43 AM PDT by
decimon
To: decimon
Here's what I learned in Statistics 101
Swede's are taller than Italians.
Italian basketball players are taller than Swedish jockeys.
Generalities contain truths but not in an unmixed form.
To: decimon
Especially in reference to racial studies.
3 posted on
09/23/2009 4:48:48 AM PDT by
Paradox
(ObamaCare = Logan's Run ; There is no Sanctuary!)
To: decimon
Members of the general public need to get over themselves.
4 posted on
09/23/2009 5:28:31 AM PDT by
bgill
(The framers of the US Constitution established an entire federal government in 18 pages.)
To: decimon
It is a problem with our public education. The average person cannot tell the difference between an anecdote and a randomized study, or the difference between generalized and specific information.
It’s sad really.
5 posted on
09/23/2009 6:43:30 AM PDT by
dangerdoc
To: decimon
Tut-tut, how are scientists supposed to get their articles published in the popular press if they don’t make sweeping generalizations?
7 posted on
09/23/2009 8:44:25 AM PDT by
eclecticEel
(The Most High rules in the kingdom of men ... and sets over it the basest of men.)
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