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[–] stevedidwhat_infosec 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Which is why it’s vital to know the pitfalls of statistics.

Averages aren’t a baseline, and understanding the data’s intricacies is pivotal to good stats.

Anytime there’s generalizations, especially as they grow in size, you’re discounting the little guy, and the devil is in the details.