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You misinterpreted the data, that is 5% more divorces during those years, not that 5% of couples got divorced over it. The total increase in divorces over the e
by username90 6y ago
You misinterpreted the data, that is 5% more divorces during those years, not that 5% of couples got divorced over it. The total increase in divorces over the entire childhood is 0.36% of all couples.
- croissants 6y agoYou're right, I misunderstood the statistic. It's saying that the fraction of couples with a first-born daughter who have divorced when she's 15 is 9% higher than the fraction of couples with a first-born son who have divorced when he's 15. Bleh, comparing rates is unpleasant business.