tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post7774840020368317799..comments2023-12-26T17:01:24.764-05:00Comments on A Merry Heart: Appeal to FearConnie Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-45530761351850200132011-03-27T14:50:06.557-04:002011-03-27T14:50:06.557-04:00Great post-- really amazing. I would say that'...Great post-- really amazing. I would say that's a pretty unethical survey. I teach our research methods class, and I really try to focus on statistical literacy. A great book on the topic is Damned Lies and Statistics by Joel Best.KatOwens: Insect Collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228171304170449979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-2654906264210355602011-03-26T22:39:27.291-04:002011-03-26T22:39:27.291-04:00I could start speaking to them in Dwarven. Then t...I could start speaking to them in Dwarven. Then they'd really hang up.Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449239210893170230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-78854783646267236232011-03-26T15:20:59.506-04:002011-03-26T15:20:59.506-04:00You could just start speaking in Dutch...and hope ...You could just start speaking in Dutch...and hope they don't have a clue.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602096751376024068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-16124510850162903702011-03-26T11:46:45.861-04:002011-03-26T11:46:45.861-04:00Nick,
I love that! I have to admit that I'm no...Nick,<br />I love that! I have to admit that I'm not above using the "I have an autistic child (which is true) and I don't have time for your call." This works very well with telemarketers--they never call back.Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-90904030107972651742011-03-26T11:34:11.051-04:002011-03-26T11:34:11.051-04:00Hate those calls. My stock answer is "I'v...Hate those calls. My stock answer is "I've just been released from prison for my felony charge and would love to vote for your candidate." They usually hang up.Nickhttp://getnickt.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-75228467501545365152011-03-26T08:50:12.745-04:002011-03-26T08:50:12.745-04:00Big Brother never took logic lessons. Now he throw...Big Brother never took logic lessons. Now he throws red herrings for a job.Grace Dukenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-25132043248190609862011-03-26T07:08:51.983-04:002011-03-26T07:08:51.983-04:00Nothing to do with your present post, Connie, but ...Nothing to do with your present post, Connie, but I do hope you'll look at the last post on my blog, thought it might be useful when I read your 'about me'. Kind regards, Carole.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-7639963673758767572011-03-26T00:17:54.124-04:002011-03-26T00:17:54.124-04:00Statistics, huh. You can make statistics say what...Statistics, huh. You can make statistics say what you want them to say. The trick is to know how to do it. Of course, sometimes the statistics are downright lies.Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449239210893170230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-35395038507374303262011-03-25T16:03:52.264-04:002011-03-25T16:03:52.264-04:00For us old people on Social Security, faulty stati...For us old people on Social Security, faulty statistics hurt the pocketbook. For the past couple of years the govt. has assured us there is no inflation...so no increase in benefits. So, why does our food bill jump higher and higher, or why are we paying through-the-nose to put gas in our cars? Oh, they don't count those things in their stats. I guess food, heat & gasoline are frivolous expenses.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602096751376024068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-70113923223184605652011-03-25T12:10:56.404-04:002011-03-25T12:10:56.404-04:00I hated statistics in college...my worst class EVE...I hated statistics in college...my worst class EVER. <br /><br />Also, I do NOT answer those calls. (thanks goodness for caller ID) I hates 'em, precious. And I hate politics. <br /><br />Happy weekend. :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-86594237050451702312011-03-25T11:46:39.278-04:002011-03-25T11:46:39.278-04:00I've never been asked to do a poll. You just w...I've never been asked to do a poll. You just wonder if the questions themselves are biased so it might color everything.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-85527072579828047162011-03-25T11:12:15.694-04:002011-03-25T11:12:15.694-04:00This is one of my pet peeves: not understanding st...This is one of my pet peeves: not understanding statistics or scientific research. I feel like that should be a core class for high school or college students. The book "How to Lie with Statistics" by Darrell Huff is required reading for my kids. The examples are dated, but it teaches the concepts. <br /><br />My husband was in the audit dept., and was extremely frustrated by the lack of understanding of how accurate stats are gathered and reported.Keith and Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890254692446350440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-71087827851539672212011-03-25T11:08:13.474-04:002011-03-25T11:08:13.474-04:00I can't believe what the city asks of its work...I can't believe what the city asks of its workers sometimes. That's outrageous.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471107802247799161.post-91227191258318526972011-03-25T10:03:53.799-04:002011-03-25T10:03:53.799-04:00"So what do you think about the issue with th..."So what do you think about the issue with the magnetic polararity within the core that is affecting America and causing all butchers and clerks to become crazy mass murderers?"<br />"Wait.. what?!"<br />"So you don't agree?"<br />"What? No."<br />"Ah. Good. Next question."Andrew McPhersonnoreply@blogger.com