Originally Posted by
FrequentFlyer9000
Take a deep breath. My OP qualifies my sample size as n=2 or n=3 and posts results for that. Given that claiming award travel on Delta is not exactly a random normal distribution of outcomes, but rather more of a binary outcome, the fact that 3/3 attempts at domestic economy-class award travel were successful does actually count for something.
But hey, no skin off my back. Maybe I just have the magic touch!
P.S. Not arguing that other carriers, such as AA, have vastly superior point value and redemption ease.
i don't want to go into statistic jargon on flyertalk, but since you are so insisting... yes in a way that booking award trip will not fall under normal distribution - that would require variable data (where 0.1 0.2 means something). in the case of attribute data (go or no go, success or failure), the required data point for valid statistical significance is actually greater. much greater. you normally don't say
hey look i flipped coin 3 times and each time i got head. this coin must be hacked!!!
i am not flipping out btw, just calmly reminding you that when you present your "a few" experience and boast " it is what it is and based on this i can claim delta is awesome" - thats where i have an issue with.
We all want our service providers to meet our expectation. While it would be unfair to criticize delta for one or two failures, if that number adds up and say delta is looking at only working for 50% of the time, then we got some issues. i certainly hope good airlines can satisfy at least 80-90% of their customers.