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can we start by using the correct terminology? This isn't a count, its an estimation
by hnwh 15y ago
can we start by using the correct terminology? This isn't a count, its an estimation
- icefox 15y agoTrue, but on the other hand how many times have you been asked to do a task, but upon further investigation the answer they needed could be provided easier with a better question? So maybe they asked for a count, but they really just wanted to know if the count was more like 1K or 100K.
- smackfu 15y agoOTOH, if you can't bound your estimate, most people don't want it.
- groby_b 15y agoIt's a probabilistic count. Still proper terminology.
- jasonwatkinspdx 15y agoThe actual article uses precise terminology. I see no reason to pick at the headline.
- hnwh 15y agoits called "linkbait"