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Liberal Veteran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 09:13 AM
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Today's word of the day is: OUTLIER
The general definition of an outlier in statistics is a value too large or too small, or too far from some other value by some criterion.

For example:

5 other polls show Kerry with a 3-11 point lead.
1 poll shows Kerry behind.


The latter is referred to as an outlier (or an aberration).


Spread the word of the day.
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DemocratSinceBirth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 09:15 AM
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1. Somebody Needs To E-mail the braniacs at Gall(o)p.....
NT
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KittyWampus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 09:17 AM
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2. Thank You. And This "Word O' The Day" Is A Great Idea..
Wes Clark's campaign did this... and Kerry's should follow up.

Glad you took the initiative.

Outlier.

O-U-T-L-I-E-R.
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Zynx Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 09:18 AM
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3. Let's e-mail barrage CNN.
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Jackpine Radical Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 09:19 AM
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4. Word of the day--a new tool
to OUT the LIARS.
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Liberal Veteran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 09:30 AM
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5. Bump because the word needs to be spread.
And I gotta go to school!
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yella_dawg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 09:31 AM
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6. I'm against aberration
them little unborn babies are god's miracles.
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PhuLoi Donating Member (748 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 09:44 AM
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8. giggle *snort*
cute.
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Frodo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 09:36 AM
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7. PLEASE list those polls?
I've only seen a couple - and none from entirely post-convention.
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jpgray Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 09:46 AM
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9. CBS at least had one out today, if I recall. (nt)
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Frodo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 09:54 AM
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11. The one titled "Poll: No Bounce For Democrats"??
I was hoping for something showing movement. Movement is more important that lead at this point because of differing methodologies.

But seeing a six point lead is at least comforting after the Gallup baloney.
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Radio Donating Member (32 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 09:47 AM
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10. What is the word for tomorrow
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jimshoes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 10:01 AM
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12. Teacher: Johnny, use outlier in a sentence...
Johnny: George Bush* is an out and out liar.
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Radio Donating Member (32 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 10:03 AM
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13. The word for tomorrow is
Terrar
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Beetwasher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 10:05 AM
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14. No, Actually It's PROPOGANDA
The Gallup poll was NOT an outlier, it was NOT an abberation. It was a deliberate, calculated attempt at disinformation and propoganda...
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KittyWampus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 10:51 AM
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15. Well, Propaganda Is Tomorrows Word O'The Day
:D
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Ouabache Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-02-04 10:58 AM
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16. your own wording could be corrected for more effect
Outlier:

The general definition of an outlier in statistics is a value too large or too small, or too far from some other value by some criterion.

For example:

5 polls show Kerry with a 3-11 point lead.
1 OTHER poll shows Kerry behind.


The latter is referred to as an outlier (or an aberration).
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