• Funkytom467@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      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.