• Awesomo85@sh.itjust.works
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    23 hours ago

    So what is the “right” way to use them?

    So long as they are helping the “downtrodden”* it’s ok to see the numbers differently?

    I have studied statistics. In my studies I learned that numbers do not lie, people lie. And, as was stated before, people can manipulate numbers to match their narrative.

    I’ve seen studies published as “fact” just because the author manipulated the numbers to match their findings.

    This is what we should base our outlook on?

    *in this instance, “downtrodden” refers to the person or group deemed savable by those who are looking to be a savior.

    • Rcklsabndn@sh.itjust.works
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      11 hours ago

      I’ve seen critically reviewed papers that mouth breathers like you are taking up too much oxygen. You should look at yourself in the mirror. How much does it hurt?