Just In Case You Were Wondering

[Christie_M]

Caffeine is supposed to keep you awake? I drink coffee when I want to relax or just taste something sweet. It actually puts me to sleep.

and i Still have 6 more weeks of school left before finals. don't go TOO crazy Nihil!

[Nihil Obstat]

[quote name='Christie_M' date='28 April 2010 - 10:18 PM' timestamp='1272511125' post='2101997']
Caffeine is supposed to keep you awake? I drink coffee when I want to relax or just taste something sweet. It actually puts me to sleep.

and i Still have 6 more weeks of school left before finals. don't go TOO crazy Nihil!
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Well I'm probably taking a class over the summer now, in any case.


(Of course caffeine keeps you awake. )

Edited April 29, 2010 by Nihil Obstat

[Christie_M]

why are you going to take a class, my overly-stressed-friend? what class?

[Nihil Obstat]

[quote name='Christie_M' date='28 April 2010 - 10:23 PM' timestamp='1272511402' post='2102003']
why are you going to take a class, my overly-stressed-friend? what class?
[/quote]
Stats, because I probably just failed it.

[Christie_M]

OMZG you...fail math?

there is no hope for me then.

[Nihil Obstat]

[quote name='Christie_M' date='28 April 2010 - 11:25 PM' timestamp='1272515156' post='2102029']
OMZG you...fail math?

there is no hope for me then.
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Stats isn't math; it's science. I passed math- don't ever have to take another one.

[IgnatiusofLoyola]

Funny, stats is just about the only kind of math that I can understand. When you start getting into the abstract stuff, my head spins. At least with statistics, it has a use. It helps you do research and understand the results of other research. Of course, statistics can get pretty abstract, too, but I never had to take more than one course. It was useful, but one course was plenty.

Edited April 29, 2010 by IgnatiusofLoyola

[Nihil Obstat]

[quote name='IgnatiusofLoyola' date='28 April 2010 - 11:41 PM' timestamp='1272516112' post='2102037']
Funny, stats is just about the only kind of math that I can understand. When you start getting into the abstract stuff, my head spins. At least with statistics, it has a use. It helps you do research and understand the results of other research. Of course, statistics can get pretty abstract, too, but I never had to take more than one course. It was useful, but one course was plenty.
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I understand the concept behind it. The trouble is doing it.
It's my own fault though- I didn't give it the time it required this semester. I'll do better next time.

[ardillacid]

[quote name='Nihil Obstat' date='29 April 2010 - 12:37 AM' timestamp='1272515845' post='2102036']
Stats isn't math; it's science.
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Disagree

[Nihil Obstat]

[quote name='notardillacid' date='29 April 2010 - 12:32 AM' timestamp='1272519151' post='2102050']
Disagree
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Anti-disagree.

[ardillacid]

[quote name='Nihil Obstat' date='29 April 2010 - 01:34 AM' timestamp='1272519254' post='2102052']
Anti-disagree.
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You're a canadien. You don't count. Ha.

[Nihil Obstat]

[quote name='notardillacid' date='29 April 2010 - 12:35 AM' timestamp='1272519356' post='2102054']
You're a canadien. You don't count. Ha.
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Thermodynamics is a good comparison. It makes use of numerous formulas and problem solving, but its fundamental basis in a science (chemistry) means that it remains a proper science rather than math. Same can be said about most branches of physics, many types of astronomy, and the entirety actuarial science.

[ardillacid]

Statistics is a pseudo-science. To make matters worse, it is a pseudo-science enabler. Take Psychology for example, a clear case of a pseudoscience whose only crippled leg to stand on is statistics.

Remember, kids, there are 3 kinds of lies: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics

[Nihil Obstat]

[quote name='notardillacid' date='29 April 2010 - 12:43 AM' timestamp='1272519781' post='2102063']
Statistics is a pseudo-science. To make matters worse, it is a pseudo-science enabler. Take Psychology for example, a clear case of a pseudoscience whose only crippled leg to stand on is statistics.

Remember, kids, there are 3 kinds of lies: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
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I take it you've never studied statistics in any depth.

[ardillacid]

[quote name='Nihil Obstat' date='29 April 2010 - 01:45 AM' timestamp='1272519931' post='2102065']


I take it you've never studied statistics in any depth.
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[Nihil Obstat]

[quote name='notardillacid' date='29 April 2010 - 12:46 AM' timestamp='1272520010' post='2102066']
[img]http://cdn2.knowyourmeme.com/i/9436/original/Couragewolf25.jpg?1250573371[/img]
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[ardillacid]

[quote name='Nihil Obstat' date='29 April 2010 - 01:49 AM' timestamp='1272520157' post='2102069']
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I had the perfect Courage Wolf response to that. Unfortunately, it certainly would end up getting those mods all over my case.

[MIKolbe]

that light in the picture kinda looks like an orange jello mold dessert.

[Hassan]

[quote name='Nihil Obstat' date='29 April 2010 - 01:49 AM' timestamp='1272520157' post='2102069']
[img]http://www.premiere.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/list/20-big-time-plot-twists/19.-star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back/57127-1-eng-US/19.-Star-Wars-Episode-V-The-Empire-Strikes-Back_imagelarge.jpg[/img]
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[MIKolbe]

i am in the mood for orange flavored jello now.