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Re:The Windows Shutdown crapfest (2006) by andrewfong on Tuesday September 05, 2017 @02:21PM (#15177794)
Yes, but now you get to bicker about how to structure the A/B test and whether the results are statistically significant.
Re:The Windows Shutdown crapfest (2006) by zyamada on Tuesday September 05, 2017 @03:35PM (#15178424)
"Based on the data collected, most users seem to prefer..." is better than, "Based on my training and personal experiences, I think users would prefer..."

It is a lot easier to come to a common agreement on something as objective as statistical significance when compared to personal feelings and opinions.

Re:The Windows Shutdown crapfest (2006) by chrischen on Tuesday September 05, 2017 @05:23PM (#15179242)
Subjectviely interpreted objective data...