An approximate answer to the right problem is worth a good deal more than an exact answer to an approximate problem —  John Tukey

Archive for June, 2007

A long way to go

Monday, June 25th, 2007 Posted in Profession | 3 Comments »

A couple of years ago, I was asked to comment on the statistical aspects of a report that was being submitted as an expert opinion in a compensation case. The ... Read more..

Should publishing perish?

Friday, June 8th, 2007 Posted in Profession | 12 Comments »

Most human activity has changed drastically over our lifetimes. And the rate of change is increasing – see for instance the next generations user interface for computers. You would hope ... Read more..

This just in!

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007 Posted in Fun Stuff | No Comments »

From Westpac Australasian Daily. Market themes & issues: DP data sends AUD soaring. The main focus today was the Australian Q1 GDP data. Market forecasts had been nudged higher as the ... Read more..

Mythbusters disappoint

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 Posted in Fun Stuff, Public Interest | 9 Comments »

Some of you may watch the program Mythbusters on SBS. There are many things that I like about the program. The sheer enthusiasm of the two presenters has to be ... Read more..