Wed 30 Jul, 2008 10:13 pm - Apologies to all
I want to thank all of you for your considerations, analysis, introspections and comments. Life is short and that you would spend any of it pondering my question marvels me.... (view)
Wed 30 Jul, 2008 09:20 am - It's a Math Problem
Spendius,
Like all poorly raised children, you talk alot but say nothing. And when your babble goes ignored, you become a temper tantrum of pettiness.
There there.... (view)
Tue 29 Jul, 2008 08:48 pm - Menu Problem minus the menu
My apologies for the confusion. Perhaps it would serve best if I restated the question more simply without the additional explanations. :lol:
Given a normal... (view)
Mon 28 Jul, 2008 02:19 am - Dart's Analogy
Excellent point! :D
It is the first case: How many darts do you have to throw to be 80% certain ONE of the darts lands in the shaded area?
We are not trying to find... (view)
Mon 28 Jul, 2008 12:34 am - Menu Problem Clarification
Thank you all for your posts, both colorful and statistical :D
Here is more elaboration to the Menu Problem:
While we might apply the like/dislike binary... (view)
Sat 26 Jul, 2008 11:37 pm - I have what I call, "The Menu Problem." Simply, how many items do I have to try in a new restaurant's menu before I am pretty certain of my liking the restaurant?
Specifically,... (view)
