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So here is another example of not understanding the basics of statistics. The statement was 'more likely to fire than give a raise'. This does not mean that th
by vacri 11y ago
So here is another example of not understanding the basics of statistics.
The statement was 'more likely to fire than give a raise'. This does not mean that these are the only two options available. 'More likely' just means the chance is higher overall, whether it's 99% likely to fire or 2% likely to fire.
It's also not what was said - it wasn't "chatting led to a concern", it was "self-reported, self-selecting study says X". That stuff really is a red flag to folks who have a decent grounding in statistics.
- anu_gupta 11y agoLiteral much? Brilliant mansplaining though!
- vacri 11y agoWhy are you complaining that my comment is taking yours seriously, when yours is taking colin's seriously? Nice hypocrisy there. I was actually referencing your underlying understanding for your ridicule, not the joke itself.
- anu_gupta 11y agoCan you point out where Colin indicated (clearly too subtly for me) that his repeated comments on this subject were a joke and should not be taken seriously. Once you do that, I'll try and explain (mansplain if necessary) how a play of 2 lines and 1 act is probably not a very serious response.
- oldmanjay 11y agoIt's a fairly reliable signal that once you start to use words like "mansplaining" you're well past having a useful point to make in a reasonable discussion.