Simple Stats
More complaints cos I haven't updated my blog, but its simply knowing what to write. (Dam you Mr Johnson -Ed)
Just a small one today (its cold -Ed). I will amaze you with my knowledge of simple stats and probability. I was having a discussion with my brother in law over the weekend over stats. Winning the lottery is supposed to be something like 14,000,000 to 1. I tell you, thats utter rubbish, you have a 50/50 chance of winning. Either you win the big one, or you don't!
Giving birth to twins is quite unlikely too apparently. Ideally you need a history of twins in your family for it to happen ... rubbish! You will either have twins, or you won't! I am sure the first family in the world thought that ... till 2 popped out her ... her ... her ... bits!
The chances of rolling a 6 on dice ... again 50/50, you will get a 6 or you won't! Der!
As you can see, stats don't have to be hard, they can be real easy!
posted by Paul (aka Lappy) @ 3/27/2006 08:40:00 PM
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8 Comments:
Paul your absolutely right!!! Either its gonna happen or its not!! I Never read Stats!
At last! Thought you'd given up on your blog or was just having an, erm, dull couple of weeks.
I never know what to write ... I need more ideas. If you can think of anything, please email me ...
How was Geneva?
Alleluia, well done mate.I like your probability (PROB-BITTY)theory, so answer me this: Q What is the probability of you handing in your notice at work this year?
I reckon Carlos is on to an easy winner there. Is it a question of a probability or more just a matter of fact?
Will work turn out like the Mary Celeste?
No comment, but I am sure you can work things out for yourselves!
Who are you "anonymous"? Please can you use your name whilst posting. Sorry to nag.
I notice you all thanked me for my rather wonderful graphic I did last night. I guess you all think its tits! Well, I happen to like it, so there!
Geneva was great ta although we were only there for a very short time. Swiss were v. friendly. Had a lovely meal on a boat on Lake Geneva. The hotel (over the border in France) was Grot City, but s'pose as it was £30 per night for the 3 of us it was to be expected. Free porn on the tv though!
We're all suffering blog withdrawal from the lack of Lappy! Bring light to our lives with your tales of working woe and permanently menstrual managers! Please!!
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