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Old 07-01-15 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiglath
.... The statistic, however, says absolutely nothing about Joe Babaloo at 661 4th Avenue, apartment 16. He may die of cancer, or in a bike accident because he does not wear a helmet, who knows.
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I have explained this. This statistic is a representation of probability. Probability is applicable to every individual and event. It won't provide the specific kind of deduction that you seem to want, but that's a problem with your understanding, not with the math.

Originally Posted by Tiglath
In other words, if you cannot find anything that 'statistics' can say for a particular individual, you should concede the point...
That's why I admonished you. There is no "point" to cede because I do not "debate" mathematics.
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