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Tue Nov-23-04 01:30 AM
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103. a binomial dist on crap is still crap

Exit polls aren't random occurrences (neither are coin tosses for that matter, unless they're virtual coin tosses on a "truly random" number generator).

You can punch the accuracy of your pre-11/2 predictions into Excel, then marvel at the inconceivable odds of being wrong every single time. A 0.00 batting average only impresses in the creationist and telepsychic industries.

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