[ModelBreaker]

I figured someone wouldn't get the joke ;-)

Blush. My literalness index is running high this morning, with 95% confidence.

[inquest]

Don't worry about it, because I found your post interesting all the same. (I'm back to serious mode, btw) It's actually pretty surprising that basic statistical procedures that are taught practically at freshman college level are given such short shrift.

I recently read someone say something to the effect (I can't remember the exact quote) that virtually all science is just guesswork, until it's put to use, and then it becomes engineering. That seems going almost too far, but I'm wondering if that really isn't a healthy attitude.

[inquest]

On top of that, I'm only just now getting your joke. That was pretty good!