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erronis

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25. It's actually the "median", not the "mean".

Wed Sep 25, 2024, 05:20 PM

Sep 2024

The median is the number where half is above and half below.

The mean may be skewed up by some really bright people but is probably skewed down due to the magats.

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I had to do this...I'm so sorry... [View all] PCIntern Sep 2024 OP

I think you woke her up. live love laugh Sep 2024 #1

I admire your quick feet ... feat works too! yonder Sep 2024 #2

Half of the US population is below the median in intelligence. maxsolomon Sep 2024 #3

Or yahno, do the math? In all fairness though, it must be TERRIFYING Maru Kitteh Sep 2024 #5

Hadn't thought about it like that. No wonder they're scared and angry. Biophilic Sep 2024 #14

"Life is hard. It's harder if you're stupid."-- lastlib Sep 2024 #18

Writing this one down Blue_Roses Sep 2024 #49

Most of them don't even care that they're stupid. llmart Sep 2024 #43

Ignorance and arrogance make a very bad combination. 3catwoman3 Sep 2024 #47

Most of them don't even KNOW that they're stupid. ShazzieB Sep 2024 #48

Many of them REVEL in it. lastlib Sep 2024 #51

Well jfz9580m Sep 2024 #50

Right? Trueblue Texan Sep 2024 #23

It's actually the "median", not the "mean". erronis Sep 2024 #25

Ugh, I second guessed myself on that one. maxsolomon Sep 2024 #32

If you are aware of the term "median," you are almost certainly not below it. soldierant Sep 2024 #38

Elitist. lastlib Sep 2024 #52

Ah, but, the IQ "scale" was designed to be symmetrical, so the mean and median are the same muriel_volestrangler Sep 2024 #53

You, and and maxsolomon are absolutely correct! erronis Sep 2024 #57

Well, that's probably true in every country. Elessar Zappa Sep 2024 #29

You get what you pay for. AloeVera Sep 2024 #30

That shit-brained skid mark, Senator Dick Armey... GiqueCee Sep 2024 #39

The discrediting especially of higher education is the worst. AloeVera Sep 2024 #44

I took the IQ test and scored a "90" Seinan Sensei Sep 2024 #45

Electro-shock therapy,...... magicarpet Sep 2024 #4

Hey, I could probably carry one in my purse, with the leads handy, niyad Sep 2024 #34

I love this. onecaliberal Sep 2024 #6

"I don't vote for rapists because" I was just in Michigan and most of the people I was with were MAGA Ford mitch96 Sep 2024 #7

That woman lives in an information bubble sealed as tightly as that package. n/t John1956PA Sep 2024 #8

And about as smart as a bunch of variety meats. erronis Sep 2024 #26

Thank you. I did not know that term. John1956PA Sep 2024 #42

I wonder what she might have done next if rather gristy Sep 2024 #9

I usually just say onethatcares Sep 2024 #10

You would think that they have Mblaze Sep 2024 #11

Just wait till Project 2025 BattleRow Sep 2024 #24

Oh, they will remove the security too. Off to the poor-house. erronis Sep 2024 #27

Though every cell phone has a calculator function, stupid/lazy people defend fools' gossip over mathematics. jaxexpat Sep 2024 #12

Boom!💥 sheshe2 Sep 2024 #13

Why bring mom into it, I don't vote for rapists END OF SENTENCE! Brainfodder Sep 2024 #15

No. PCIntern Sep 2024 #16

I am so very sorry about your mother's experience. Blue Dawn Sep 2024 #20

Republicans tend to lack empathy. ecstatic Sep 2024 #55

She will not fear zombies Marthe48 Sep 2024 #17

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Good for you! 1WorldHope Sep 2024 #21

Oh, I'm hoping you really said that and said it loudly enough for everybody to hear it Warpy Sep 2024 #22

Quick wit Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #28

Bravo! sellitman Sep 2024 #31

"I will flat out ask them how they support a rapist." J_William_Ryan Sep 2024 #33

No, you ignorant little twit, they just price per pound accordingly. niyad Sep 2024 #35

Yeah but but but... PCIntern Sep 2024 #36

I applaud your self restraint, even after hours of listening to idiots whining. niyad Sep 2024 #37

holds head and does loooooong lurch groan. AllaN01Bear Sep 2024 #40

Wow! Joinfortmill Sep 2024 #41

No apology necessary, PCIntern! calimary Sep 2024 #46

She'll probably stay home now. ecstatic Sep 2024 #54

In my "debates" with online "friends" I cut to the chase... reACTIONary Sep 2024 #56

Awesome reply. Emile Sep 2024 #58