statistics: Amazing Stat: People that buy more gasoline tend to drive bigger cars.
- 09/30/15 01:06 AM
Statistics are interesting. But the interpretation of statistics, much like the benchmark for beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. For example. did you know that nearly half of the population of the United States of America is below the average level of intelligence of that country? I once cited that "amazing" statistic to a colleague who promptly blamed it on the administration and the decline of education over the last few years. Politicians often use statistics to further their causes. But if one takes the time to carefully examine these "facts of certainty" one can often ascertain that there is much more doubt than there … (31 comments)
statistics: The mystery activity spike and the Internet detective.
- 09/26/11 02:12 AM
First and foremost, let me state categorically that I love statistics! I spend a significant amount of time every day studying every imaginable data report! And I am always curious when an activity anomaly presents itself, especially when it is a sudden surge that is double or even triples the average day’s tally. It is essential that I know the reason WHY more visitors used my site. Was it the weather? Was it some kind of holiday? Did I have an unusually good SEO position on that given day? I really need to know, because in order to duplicate success I … (17 comments)
Statistics are interesting. But the interpretation of statistics, much like the benchmark for beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.
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