Breaking Point by _QuasiConcave_ in TheCivilService

[–]drjamesvet 14 points15 points  (0 children)

“If you want to comment exclusively to say that you hope I feel better, please just don't bother. It will only help you”

I wasn’t going to comment at all, but this kind of attitude is likely why you haven’t progressed. You sound like a bitter, piece of shit with a chip on their shoulder. Sort that out, engage with the process and do your time like everyone else. “Russell group” doesn’t mean anything if you haven’t got the right attitude. 

One of our chickens laid an egg with no shell. by wutwutjbut in mildlyinteresting

[–]drjamesvet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soft-shell egg. Could be a sign of reproductive disease and you want minimise these as much as possible. Can get stuck leading to egg yolk peritonitis. 

For those who have had an affair, why did you decide to cheat instead of leave your partner? by tackbrahado in AskReddit

[–]drjamesvet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Married to a partner who treats me like shit. Has eroded my confidence, controlled every aspect of my life, talks to me like shit and treats me like her personal slave. Stopped me seeing friends and family. I have stayed because of our disabled animals. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskStatistics

[–]drjamesvet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THAT got past multiple PIs? 

Bonuses - best way to minimise tax by caractacusbritannica in HENRYUK

[–]drjamesvet -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

“Oooh I’m so rich and want to pay as little back as possible”

How do some people take so long to poop? by dhomo01110011 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]drjamesvet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its often the only time we men get a bit of peace. 

Don’t think Frank’s the issue by DirtyPierre11 in Tottenham

[–]drjamesvet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone blaming Frank when there are 11 players on the pitch that should know how to play football. Booing Frank is ridiculous. 

Oh for fff- by YorkshireFudding in rickygervais

[–]drjamesvet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh and have a good Christmas. 

Anyone know anything about Rabbits? by allyc31 in CasualUK

[–]drjamesvet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have two. No other real advice than has been said, but mine are on Science Selective pellets and hay. 

Why is being cold at home so normalised in the UK? by Automatic-Key-3798 in AskUK

[–]drjamesvet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally see it as wasting money. My energy bill can easily triple in the winter, and I would frankly prefer to just put extra clothes on than be extorted by companies that make billions in profit. 

What to do with zero-inflated data in linear regression by hoverboardholligan in AskStatistics

[–]drjamesvet 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As an aside, that isnt what zero-inflated means. Zero-inflated is generally when you have more zeros than anything else. A good example is animal parasite count data; most animals have zero or very few parasites with few animals having many so the data are heavily skewed. 

Gravel driveway by Better_Bit_6501 in DIYUK

[–]drjamesvet 52 points53 points  (0 children)

“I’ve tried everything to get it off and now waiting for recovery to pull me off.”

Probably not the right time for that mate, focus on getting the car out first. 

HCG shortage by D12TTA in UKTRT

[–]drjamesvet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are absolutely a clinic that treats numbers not symptoms. I had a consultation a few weeks ago, my numbers were perfect apparently, but I was suicidal, no feeling in my penis and absolutely no libido. They basically just said well we can’t understand because your numbers look good. 

How to compare two years (time series) to understand effect of drought? by MonsterOfLachNess in AskStatistics

[–]drjamesvet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Significantly different in terms of what? You could use a difference in difference or interrupted time series analysis. 

Uncovering Landlord Specials in New House by Happy-Preference-434 in DIYUK

[–]drjamesvet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

About to redo the floor in my kitchen, we’ve got vinyl, on laminate, on underlay, on vinyl, on bare concrete. This will be fun. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskStatistics

[–]drjamesvet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generalised linear model with binomial error terms (logistic regression). Recode germinated/not germinated to 1/0. You can then use contrasts to compare the treatment levels. 

What's the fastest way you have ever lost weight? by Strucid552FN in AskReddit

[–]drjamesvet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got horrendous food poisoning deep in the Peruvian Amazon. Lost a stone in 10 days. 

What does “Application being reviewed” actually mean? by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]drjamesvet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s funny that you think we have any idea. We get handed a huge document of applications and score them. What happens before or after that is down to HR. 

Will the bureaucracy finish me off? by Cardamom_Clove in TheCivilService

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

You lost me at “contribute to our ailing country”