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Thread #94848   Message #1839267
Posted By: Mr Red
20-Sep-06 - 12:34 PM
Thread Name: BS: 50% of school pupils below average
Subject: RE: BS: 50% of school pupils below average
My point is - statistics are meaningless without context, and incomprehensible with sufficient context to satisfy logic.

It is statistically possible that all statistics are wrong.

And it takes just a bit longer for even quick thinkers to spot the operative word and ascribe the correct meaning. Assuming they have enough mind-space and interest to digest the message.