03-25-2004, 08:51 PM
Hi,
Yep, that would work -- if the events following the eruption of Mount St. Helens is any indicator :)
Mathematically speaking, I bet there are fairly significant fluctuations in the birth rate throughout the year.
I couldn't find anything on this when I tried a search. Possibly someone with better Google Fu (where did all these "Fu" come from?) could get an answer. All I can think of, in the long run, is the seasonal differences. Otherwise, I'd guess that the fluctuations follow the usual square root of the sample size rule.
Aside: Overheard on the World Poker Tour, "Of course I believe in luck. Otherwise how can you explain it when the other guy wins?" ;)
--Pete
Yep, that would work -- if the events following the eruption of Mount St. Helens is any indicator :)
Mathematically speaking, I bet there are fairly significant fluctuations in the birth rate throughout the year.
I couldn't find anything on this when I tried a search. Possibly someone with better Google Fu (where did all these "Fu" come from?) could get an answer. All I can think of, in the long run, is the seasonal differences. Otherwise, I'd guess that the fluctuations follow the usual square root of the sample size rule.
Aside: Overheard on the World Poker Tour, "Of course I believe in luck. Otherwise how can you explain it when the other guy wins?" ;)
--Pete
How big was the aquarium in Noah's ark?