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Re:Fluctuations in silver prices can predict the probability... by littlestymaar on Wednesday October 09, 2019 @08:48AM (#21202645)
> Over-fitting data.

Worse: their data doesn't even fit! Just look at that https://mobile.twitter.com/benmarrow/status/1180141555044294...

How can anyone see this kind of plot and be like “Eureka!”…

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Re:Fluctuations in silver prices can predict the probability... by MR4D on Wednesday October 09, 2019 @09:18AM (#21202872)
I agree - I was just trying to be kind. LOL!
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