Measuring her claims really requires knowledges of how the state made its interpretation. If those interpretations don't correspond to how most other data outside of Florida is counted, then there is a problem.
This is why data transparency is so important: Accurately understanding regional and nation trends can help inform where resources are dedicated and how the virus spreads.
... you won't explain why you believe this and then complains that no explaining it will get you downvote?
You are aware that to be able to contest your logic, we need to be aware of your logic, right?
Okay so I'll make a guess, the fact that they defends a cause, their bias might affect how they present data? Is that why you believe they can't be a data scientist? That's a pretty naïve view of the world sadly. The fact that someone doesn't act like an activist, doesn't make them unbiased sadly. The only thing that it change is how aware you are from a potential bias.
This is just silly. So if a medical doctor becomes an activist on diabetes, they're no longer a medical doctor?
Your argument appeared to be that someone who is an activist can't also have a role that requires discipline and focus while interpreting messy data. In that case, there's no difference between that person being a data scientist or a medical professional.
Do you care to expand on your argument, and perhaps provide support as to why, for example, it's okay for a medical professional to also be an activist but not for a data scientist or tax accountant? Where's the line, and why?
I'd hate to try to utilize my legally protected free expression rights, but accidentally do activism instead, so any tips or tricks you have would be greatly appreciated.
And?
First, just because you are an activist doesn't mean you deserve to have cops point guns at your kids. That smacks of harassment.
Second, the charges keep mutating. The wrongdoing should be what was in the warrant. That smacks of harassment.
Third, Florida leadership has been diddling with the official numbers so continuously throughout the entire epidemic that it has lost all credibility.
The Bayesian priors suggest taking what DeSantis and Co are saying with extreme skepticism.
Especially since if Rebekah Jones were really wrong, they just wouldn't care about her at all.
The main choice points are around specific decisions with regards to how interpret messy data. Those decisions require domain expertise and a deep familiarity with how various public agencies in Florida work. Perhaps Jones has that expertise, perhaps she doesn’t. A title of “data scientists” doesn’t change that.