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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 1:54 am
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Originally Posted by Superguy
Now if only someone would really evaluate the statistical significane of TSA in general.

I think we know how that would turn out ... I'd even go up to 99% certainty.
+1

OTOH, there's a tiny glimmer of self-awareness in this statement:
To help it wrestle with this statistical quandary, TSA is asking external organizations, "with applied statistics and quantitative science expertise," whether they have the capability...
IOW, the "3=3.4 brigade" are not up to the job ("statistical quandary" - I love it! ) , and they need a B+ math major from the local community college. Frankly, I'm surprised Francine hasn't just googled "statistical significance".
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