so in other words,
"your study proves me wrong, but I have some of my own research that proves me right, therefore, your study is flawed, and you are wrong."
Note that the RIAA didn\'t provide any statistics. Statistics are meaningless in this argument because each side of the debate is going to use their own statistics and criteria until they find data that will support its cause.
Statistics tend to be meaningless in the majority of arguments if you consider how easily statistics can be manipulated to make a point...
Originally posted by jocelyn
Statistics tend to be meaningless in the majority of arguments if you consider how easily statistics can be manipulated to make a point...
common wolf, represent! don\'t let them trash talk you like that
Kent: Mr. Simpson, how do you respond to the charges that petty vandalism such as graffiti is down eighty percent, while heavy sack-beatings are up a shocking nine hundred percent?
Homer: Aw, people can come up with statistics to prove anything, Kent. Forfty percent of all people know that.
Kent: I see. Well, what do you say to the accusation that your group has been causing more crimes than it\'s been preventing?
Homer: [amused] Oh, Kent, I\'d be lying if I said my men weren\'t committing crimes.
Kent: [pause] Well, touche\'.
(season 5) 1F09 "Homer the Vigilante"