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"just make up" makes this interpretation unlikely. Additionally: it matters just as much how the grad student interpreted the statement, as how it was intended
by ronaldx 13y ago
"just make up" makes this interpretation unlikely.
Additionally: it matters just as much how the grad student interpreted the statement, as how it was intended.
Even if meant with good intention, which I doubt, the use of language is in itself poor because the intent is not clear.
- mikeash 13y agoOnly if the task is difficult. If it's a simple task, the phrasing is fine. I have no idea how hard this particular thing is, though.
- dnautics 13y ago"hey, lazy grad student, we're in a hurry. Just make up the table from the data you have, already."
- dnautics 13y agoI happen to personally believe that the guy is guilty of attempting to fake the data - but it is certainly a plausible explanation that should not be discounted.