[Caramelgal]

...The simulation, based on data from the 307 exoplanets discovered to date, finds…

Given the vastness and great age of the Universe, a sampling of 307 exoplanets that we’ve observed so far that are currently within our puny range of observation, doesn’t really seem all that conclusive in my opinion.

Sort of like if I went fishing in a few small ponds within a day’s drive from my house, only catching a fish in one and not in any of the others, and then declaring that ponds with fish are extremely rare.

[aruanan]

Given the vastness and great age of the Universe, a sampling of 307 exoplanets that we’ve observed so far that are currently within our puny range of observation, doesn’t really seem all that conclusive in my opinion.

For statistical analysis, 307 is a pretty good sized population.