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But only the single largest serial number, and the number of samples are being used. Not any of the serial numbers seen besides the largest one. That means any
by Peaker 11y ago
But only the single largest serial number, and the number of samples are being used. Not any of the serial numbers seen besides the largest one.
That means any such noise as you describe will have no effect. As long as a high-serial number tank is ever destroyed or captured, the method will work. It only takes one.
- mikeash 11y agoYou can get away with only using the count and the maximum because of the assumption of uniformity. Once that assumption goes away, the assumption no longer works. If earlier tanks are much more likely to be captured, then the number of samples will be exaggerated compared to the maximum number seen, so you'll underestimate production. If earlier tanks are much less likely to be captured, then the number of samples will be smaller compared to the maximum, and you'll overestimate.