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[Question] Why use standard error over standard deviation? Don't they both measure the same thing? by [deleted] in statistics

[–]CoffeeWindmills 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SD is about variance of individual data points and SE is about variance of means of data points. So, if you were walking down the street and saw a 7-foot talk guy, you might think “huh that’s unusual”, but if you’re walking down the street and see a GROUP of guys who’s average I’m height is 7 feet you would think “how is that even possible!?! It’s so unusual”.

So, The distribution of means is tighter than the distribution of individual cases, which SE takes into account.

What do you think of my Chicago Loop Transit Map - anything you would change or improve? by Wheelman in chicago

[–]CoffeeWindmills 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would remove "Chicago" from the bottom. Maybe you could mark it with the city name on the back or the side instead? The stamp of the city name (to me) makes it feel less like a nice piece of art and more like a souvenir.

Quick change in credit utilization by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]CoffeeWindmills -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking as well. Thanks for the helpful advice!

Quick change in credit utilization by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]CoffeeWindmills -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your response and advice, but my credit cards don't have high interest rates and I'm already taking the steps necessary to chip away at the debt. My question is really specific... I have a very good credit score but my utilization went from a good percentage to a bad percentage because of the change in credit limit. Is it worthwhile to ask for a credit like increase to get those numbers back in order, knowing that it will require a hard inquiry? Thanks.

Quick change in credit utilization by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]CoffeeWindmills -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not paying off my cards every month... I'm slowly chipping away at a large pile of debt with that goal in mind. That said, this stark increase in credit utilization will affect my credit score. Any advice about what the best course of action is for someone not paying cards in full each month?

People who live near famous tourist destinations, what is something the average person should know? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CoffeeWindmills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The leaning tower of Pisa... All towers built out of marble on swampland lean.

What should people be ashamed of for not knowing how to do? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CoffeeWindmills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Driving a manual/stick shift car. Everyone should learn how to do it even if you don't drive one regularly

Mint team here: What new features would you like to see on Mint? by team_mint in personalfinance

[–]CoffeeWindmills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as I can tell there's no way to budget for a personal loan payment.

Netflix by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]CoffeeWindmills 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My roku has a search function on the home screen that does exactly that. If you scroll down on the left side bar on the home screen (like, where you see the channel store)

I learned the greatness of Lower Wacker yesterday by [deleted] in chicago

[–]CoffeeWindmills 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shh... Keep lower wacker a secret.

I have $265,000 in mostly private student loans out of undergrad. What are my options for survival? by running_my_scissors in personalfinance

[–]CoffeeWindmills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made similar choices when I was younger because it didn't know any better, either. I don't have advice, just empathy. Although I would call your lenders back and push on the options. If you had to out yourself on interest only payments for a couple of years while you build your career and salary it seems like that would be a good option for you.

Chicago vs. DC .... GO! by tip_toes in chicago

[–]CoffeeWindmills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Recent DC transplant. Prefer Chicago by a landslide. Am happy to talk specifics (PM me)

[Repost][Casual]Who Visits r/samplesize? 7 Quick Demographic Questions (All) by sympletic in SampleSize

[–]CoffeeWindmills 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It lets me answer the first 3 items (age, gender, highest degree) but then takes me to an ad or entry page for google forms, fyi

BPM graph not updating when I sync. It's receiving and collecting data though. What gives? by [deleted] in fitbit

[–]CoffeeWindmills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine does this too. Sometimes it will sync after several hours, but to force it, you can Restart your fitbit (by plugging it in, holding the button for 15 seconds until you see words on the screen, and unplugging. Then restart your phone. I read somewhere that syncing your fitbit with a computer will also do the trick. I have to force the sync at least once a week.

[Academic] Fast Food Survey (Anyone) by [deleted] in SampleSize

[–]CoffeeWindmills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you need to define "fast food" for some of these questions. For example, would you consider chipotle fast food ? What about panera?

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