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The thickness of the lines on the ruler

I think it’s always worth remembering that precision is not the same as accuracy.

For example, if I tell you it’s 413.793 degrees here in Portland, I am being very precise — but not accurate. If I tell you it’s dang hot here, I may be very accurate — though not precise.

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No matter what numbers are on that scale, it still ain't a chilly day.

No matter what numbers are on that scale, it still ain’t a chilly day.

We can be accurate without overworrying about precision. We can’t be precise, however, while shitcanning accuracy.

Because that would be an unreasonably hot day.


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