On Tue, 14 Nov 2000, Paul Brandon wrote:

> At 3:41 PM -0500 11/14/00, Louis_Schmier wrote:
> >Jim, find me that "statistically average witha plus or minus" person
> >walking around.  Statistics are great references, but not absolute
> >depictions of reality, especially when it comes to the individual.
> 
> Believe it or not, statistics can be applied to individual behavior
> (have you ever taken a stat course?).

yep, have taken a stat course, but applying the stats is only a reference,
not an absolute.

> 
> >one of the heavies in your field said that when you come to that miracle
> >called the individual, put aside your charts.
> 
> Was this A. Pocryphal?

Are getting nasty?  Not necessary.  Jung.



Make it a good day.

                                                       --Louis--


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