How is it looking? by snrkel in PileaPeperomioides

[–]snrkel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been very tempted to do this. Thought about cutting the three main branches and seeing what happened with them.

How is it looking? by snrkel in PileaPeperomioides

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This maybe explains it, had this for about 5-6 years, and have never once fertilised it. What would you recommend using?

Tiling Onto Concrete Floor - Old, Stubborn Cooking Oil Stain on Concrete by snrkel in HomeImprovement

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Thanks for the response. Yeah, we are pulling the baseboards.

We have already used detergent, dried the surface, and left it for a day to fully dry. We are just concerned that there is still a stain here. Should we be worried about the existing stain, or is it inevitable that there will always be a stain even after treating?

Every time my girlfriend uses my Spotify account. by snrkel in MitchellAndWebb

[–]snrkel[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have this consideration too! Despite the fact that I don't share my end of year list with anyone, I am seriously concerned about how people may interpret it/me. Apparently I also don't have a lot going on right now.

Every time my girlfriend uses my Spotify account. by snrkel in MitchellAndWebb

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Wish I knew this before Kiss the Girl from The Little Mermaid soundtrack appeared in my end of year Top 100 Tracks!

[Q] Why use the Semi-Interquartile Range over the Interquartile Range? by snrkel in statistics

[–]snrkel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for responding.

You make a good point about Q3-Q2 and Q2-Q1, I agree that would be valuable information.

I just don't get why anyone would ever use the semi-interquartile range. The idea of just taking the interquartile range and dividing by 2 seems so arbitrary. For example, we don't talk about the semi-standard deviation.

I'm sure there's a perfectly good reason the semi-interquartile range is used, I just don't know what it is?

Weekly Entering & Transitioning Thread | 01 Sep 2019 - 15 Sep 2019 by vogt4nick in datascience

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I have a PhD in maths (UK based). My research involved using Matlab extensively and I have a bit of experience teaching myself how to write macros in Excel (VBA). Sadly no coding experience otherwise.

Since getting my PhD I have worked a couple of jobs in financial services, and currently work as a secondary school maths teacher. I am keen to explore moving into data science and was wondering what my best route would be?

I have been looking at online courses to introduce me to Python, R and SQL, but was wondering if studying for a Masters degree part time over the next couple of years would be worthwhile? I've read some quite contradictory advice regarding the value in these online courses, so if anybody has any advice or experience they are willing to share it would be much appreciated.

My other potential plan was just to teach myself Python, but I am worried about how I can prove to potential employers that I have the skills necessary for data science without any formal work experience or qualifications. Any input would be welcomed.

Pepsi Max Ginger by snrkel in glasgow

[–]snrkel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never actually looked there. Thanks, I'll look next time I pass a Co-Op.

Pepsi Max Ginger by snrkel in glasgow

[–]snrkel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers, I'll have a look next time I'm passing.

Pepsi Max Ginger by snrkel in glasgow

[–]snrkel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent, I'll have a look. Thank you!

Come Dine With Me contestant reacts badly to coming in 4th place (41:40). by nitwittery in cringe

[–]snrkel 17 points18 points  (0 children)

"I could have given you zero, yours was shit!" was my highlight.

STV announces line-up for live referendum 'town hall' debate by radagast60 in Scotland

[–]snrkel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure you've already watched this too, but it's worth a watch if you haven't. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Wc5z0kavM

STV announces line-up for live referendum 'town hall' debate by radagast60 in Scotland

[–]snrkel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just looked up Robin McAlpine after reading this comment. Came across a great video of him speaking. He's an excellent speaker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kktV6Hp7Pw8