I agree fully that the numbers can very well be off.
In science, you need to prove a theory multiple times for it to become valid. Indicators like this dont mean a lot. But they do not mean nothing either.
So saying „40% of cops are wife beaters“ is as wrong as „thats bullshit“. Neither side knows really but one has at least some data which we should check.
Well i disagree, “that’s bullshit” doesn’t just apply to something false but also to anything not proven.
Because saying a number implies it comes from a correct calculation based on valid data. So if your data is old, not statistically significant, or/and not relevant, it’s just a opinion, not information. It’s bullshitting…
It is assumed it’s an approximation based on the real number that we all know comes from a trustworthy source. The number is common knowledge, unlike a lot of other statistics.
The real number can be approximated to some extent, using good data and calculations. Any lack of accuracy after that expose our lack of knowledge, saying we have the exact number to one human would be bullshit for exemple.
I agree fully that the numbers can very well be off.
In science, you need to prove a theory multiple times for it to become valid. Indicators like this dont mean a lot. But they do not mean nothing either.
So saying „40% of cops are wife beaters“ is as wrong as „thats bullshit“. Neither side knows really but one has at least some data which we should check.
Well i disagree, “that’s bullshit” doesn’t just apply to something false but also to anything not proven.
Because saying a number implies it comes from a correct calculation based on valid data. So if your data is old, not statistically significant, or/and not relevant, it’s just a opinion, not information. It’s bullshitting…
So, saying we have 8 billion people in the world is bullshit because its not accurate?
It is assumed it’s an approximation based on the real number that we all know comes from a trustworthy source. The number is common knowledge, unlike a lot of other statistics.
The real number can be approximated to some extent, using good data and calculations. Any lack of accuracy after that expose our lack of knowledge, saying we have the exact number to one human would be bullshit for exemple.
You see how your precious comment just evaporated, right?
No explain that to me?