Statistics are.convincing to those who don't know statistics.
Sep 6, 2020 13:12:43 #
Sep 6, 2020 14:01:01 #
Probability might be explained thusly:
It is 100 % certain that some Hoggers do not read previous replies before posting their own reply.
To determine the statistics:
Read thru the replies to any post and count the dentical replies.
It is 100 % certain that some Hoggers do not read previous replies before posting their own reply.
To determine the statistics:
Read thru the replies to any post and count the dentical replies.
Sep 6, 2020 14:11:40 #
[quote=DWU2]Two thoughts:
1. Take a look at the book, [i]"How to Lie With Statistics....
2. If a weather forecaster says there's a 70% chance of rain in the region, does this mean -
a. There's a 70% chance it will rain somewhere in the region
b. There's a 70% chance it'll rain throughout the region
c. There's a 100% chance that it'll rain in 70% of the region[/quote
YES!!! THE ANSWER IS "D" ALL OF THE ABOVE!
1. Take a look at the book, [i]"How to Lie With Statistics....
2. If a weather forecaster says there's a 70% chance of rain in the region, does this mean -
a. There's a 70% chance it will rain somewhere in the region
b. There's a 70% chance it'll rain throughout the region
c. There's a 100% chance that it'll rain in 70% of the region[/quote
YES!!! THE ANSWER IS "D" ALL OF THE ABOVE!
Sep 6, 2020 14:38:58 #
JADAV wrote:
I used to believe that 50% of the population was of lower than average intelligence but as I grow older I'm becoming convinced that it is a far higher percentage than that!
🤣😂😊
Sep 6, 2020 15:01:56 #
Sep 6, 2020 15:04:36 #
I had a Stat instructor who told me: "Give me a data set and tell me what you want to prove and I will find a 'valid' way to prove it.
Sep 6, 2020 15:18:31 #
Dannj wrote:
Probability might be explained thusly:
It is 100 % certain that some Hoggers do not read previous replies before posting their own reply.
To determine the statistics:
Read thru the replies to any post and count the dentical replies.
It is 100 % certain that some Hoggers do not read previous replies before posting their own reply.
To determine the statistics:
Read thru the replies to any post and count the dentical replies.
I was going to say what gpc said, but I read it before I posted a reply.
Does that lower your percentage to 99%?
I'm just certain that statistics don't lie. Haha
Sep 6, 2020 15:30:24 #
Marionsho wrote:
I was going to say what gpc said, but I read it before I posted a reply.
Does that lower your percentage to 99%?
I'm just certain that statistics don't lie. Haha
Does that lower your percentage to 99%?
I'm just certain that statistics don't lie. Haha
You can arrange a series of True facts together to = a lie. You can also string a bunch of lies together to = the truth. I'm not sure which requires the most skill/knowledge but probably the latter.
Sep 6, 2020 15:31:42 #
Starman441
Loc: Iguana Land, Fl.
twice_shooter wrote:
Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical - Yogi Berra
Sep 6, 2020 15:32:05 #
Starman441
Loc: Iguana Land, Fl.
Retired CPO wrote:
My wife is a statistician. She tells me I shouldn't use any of my limited brainpower on these things. 50% chance I'll be wrong.
Sep 6, 2020 15:33:00 #
Starman441
Loc: Iguana Land, Fl.
usnret wrote:
There is a 99% chance I will come up with many great excuses not to mow the lawn tomorrow. There is also a 99% chance the misses will shoot them all down
Sep 6, 2020 15:36:58 #
Starman441
Loc: Iguana Land, Fl.
HOHIMER wrote:
What is the probability the sun will come up in the morning?
Maybe ZERO! I've been told that the earth rotates and exposes us to the sun. But I can't prove it.
Sep 6, 2020 15:41:17 #
robertjerl wrote:
You can arrange a series of True facts together to = a lie. You can also string a bunch of lies together to = the truth. I'm not sure which requires the most skill/knowledge but probably the latter.
Sep 6, 2020 16:34:55 #
John7199
Loc: Eastern Mass.
SteveR wrote:
Ask the next 30 people you see what their birthdays are. Chances are, one of them will have your birth date (not year).
I always thought that of the 30 two will have the same birthday, not necessarily your birthday. That way you are nit trying to match a specific date, i.e. yours.
Sep 6, 2020 16:57:06 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
I had a Stat instructor who told me: "Give me a data set and tell me what you want to prove and I will find a 'valid' way to prove it.
The sad fact is he is 100% correct. Everyone puts to much faith in statistics. It is almost impossible to see if they are lying or not.
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