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Re:Effect size is significantly more important than statisti... by nix0n on Tuesday September 14, 2021 @03:43PM (#28530001)
> ...so we don't walk around on donuts

I agree with what you're saying, but I don't understand this phrase.

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Re:Effect size is significantly more important than statisti... by rootusrootus on Tuesday September 14, 2021 @05:47PM (#28531843)
I don't know where that turn of phrase comes from, but I imagine it's synonymous with 'walking around in circles'.
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Re:Effect size is significantly more important than statisti... by Imnimo on Tuesday September 14, 2021 @04:15PM (#28530464)
The phrase "walk around on donuts" has one Google result and it's this thread.
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Re:Effect size is significantly more important than statisti... by potatoman22 on Tuesday September 14, 2021 @04:25PM (#28530575)
You know how sometimes you'll accidentally step on a donut and you'll have to call your dog over to lick all the jelly off your toes? That.
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