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Old 03-January-2009, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mugaliens View Post
In which universe? I merely ask because in this universe, such an act would be a violent abborhation against proper statistical analysis.



That, too, violates statistics.

Ara, you failed to mention the proper approach, Option 3: Keep them, as they're valid input.

ToSeek's choice of questions is very precise, as it clearly covers both ends and fully fleshes out the entire middle range. Attempts to corral some of the results to one side, or dismiss them altogether, are disingenuous, and reflect poorly upon the integrity of those who resort to this sort of subterfuge.
The universe of politics. It is, after all, a vote, even if it's just advisory. Precision is all well and good in gauging opinion, but in the end there are only two possibilities, the layout changes or it doesn't, and people will have to decide whether they are for or agin it. In some rule systems abstentions are considered nay votes.
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