Claudia Stanny wrote:
> >In other words,is it possible when you have seen one,you have seen them
> >all?
> >
> >Michael Sylvester
>
> This would be true only when the variance was zero.
Not necessarily, at least not if the question concerns generality of
process. For example, a scalloped learning curve might be seen if the task
requires mastery of a heirarchy of subtasks. I am trying to learn Russian.
I had to conquer the alphabet before working on vocabulary. Although I may
try to get some understanding of grammar, it will be of little use until
there are enough words to string together in sentences. Conversation is a
long ways away. Although some of these tasks naturally interact, it is
reasonable to think of a heirarchy of subtasks, and progression through the
heirarchy would produce an overall scalloped learning curve. Someone else
might learn at a different rate, or we might have different "favorite"
subtasks. There is variability, but the process is the same--if you've seen
one, you've seen them all.
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