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This article is reckless. The author throws out a mathematical model regarding a very sensitive subject with no evidence that the model reflects reality. In ef
by jeffdavis 12y ago
This article is reckless. The author throws out a mathematical model regarding a very sensitive subject with no evidence that the model reflects reality.
In effect, it just gives a mathematical veneer to the author's guesses. Similar to how wearing a lab coat while stating your opinion makes it seem scientific.
(The most obvious issue is non-independence, but there are plenty of other problems.)
- skj 12y agoExactly correct. It was more or less, "Given this model, my assumptions are correct!", completely missing the point that the model was the assumption itself.