Lately, I’ve been noticing that people are using statistics more often to lie instead of using common sense. For instance, I work with a friend who was very upset because it wasn’t recognized that she increased survey participation by 50% versus the prior month’s participation numbers. Since I’m a little more mathematically astute, she came… Continue reading Sometimes Statistics Lie
Category: Problems
Attacking Jamie Dimon – Are the Protesters Looking Foolish?
I have to wonder if the Protester are starting to look a bit foolish and uneducated? The following excerpt was taken from “The Associated Press”: At one point, protesters stopped in front of a building where they said Dimon, JPMorgan Chase chairman and CEO, has an apartment. “Where’s our bailout?” they screamed. “How do we… Continue reading Attacking Jamie Dimon – Are the Protesters Looking Foolish?
How I Saved a Customer at McDonalds Up to $5,000
On my way to the 1st financial blogger’s conference, I decided to save some time and drive through the McDonalds drive-thru to pick up a quick meal. While pulling into the parking lot, I noticed a white box commercial truck snaking around the McDonald’s yellow bar that tells drivers that they can’t drive through the… Continue reading How I Saved a Customer at McDonalds Up to $5,000
My Car Broke Down, Should I Get a New One?
Should I replace my car with a newer one? First, let me describe the car that I would like to replace. It’s a silver 2003 Chevy Malibu with around 97,000 miles on it. It’s not pretty, but that’s okay since I bought it as a work car. Friends at work make fun of me… Continue reading My Car Broke Down, Should I Get a New One?