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Subject: [OM] Re: OT Probably controversial
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:31:06 -0500
Sorry, you are taking my notion of a single data point too literally. 
What I was referring to was the geological record showing much higher 
CO2 concentrations in the distant past while at the same time the earth 
was much colder than now.

Chuck Norcutt

Johann Thorsson wrote:
> I am not sure what you are referring to, but outliers are the norm in most
> datasets - unless your name is Mendel or you are working in (theoretical)
> physics. Single outlier proves nothing per se, and just ends up in the
> experimental/measurement error.
> 
> 
> J
> 
>> That's fine, Steve, but please give me a reasonable explanation of my
>> single outlying data point.
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
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