Category Archives: Statistics

Solar Power in Seattle? Not yet…

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Gandalfe

I took a look at solar power for residential use this year. The last time I did the analysis was in 2004 and the payback was over 15 years, best case. It is now down to 12 years best case. … Continue reading →

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Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Gandalfe

It has been said that you can manipulate statistics to show anything that you might want to demonstrate. I was reading an article in one of the newspapers about how the Bush administration continues to manipulate statistics on terrorism. Um… … Continue reading →

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Leblanc vs. Buffet – Part I

Posted on February 1, 2006 by Gandalfe

I have spent a little more on the clarinets I buy. For example I bought a Leblanc Paris rather than a Leblanc Paris Noblet. But it doesn’t mean I sound better than a great player with either of these. Here is an incomplete … Continue reading →

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