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Doesn't that depend on which positions are likely to be chosen by people? On what basis should we assume the 5th position is not favored?
by pohl 17y ago
Doesn't that depend on which positions are likely to be chosen by people? On what basis should we assume the 5th position is not favored?
- jasonlotito 17y agoYeah, I figured someone would bring that up. First, I could ask the reverse question asking why you assume the 5th position is favored. Next, the requirements didn't dictate a study on the positions. Finally, it avoids the real question: Does it really matter? The placement is random (you can't predict the order reliably before you launch the page), and the options are present. Does it really matter? No, even with understanding your point, and even thinking that it's an interesting thought that I'm sure we'll see answered.
- pohl 17y agoFirst, I could ask the reverse question asking why you assume the 5th position is favored. Does questioning someone's assumption necessarily imply that one is making the converse assumption? Does it really matter? I think that's an open question. Note that your definition of randomness is a bit off. The linked article shows that one can predict the occupant of the 5th position greater than 1/5th of the time.