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> In statistical terms the answer is yes, Not actually. Statistics from a larger population "cannot" be used to predict outcomes from a smaller subset or indiv
by staktrace 6y ago
> In statistical terms the answer is yes,
Not actually. Statistics from a larger population "cannot" be used to predict outcomes from a smaller subset or individual from the population. ("cannot" in the sense that you get nonsensical results if you do). See e.g. the ecological fallacy.