Again with the stats lectures. We started at 8 with an assessment of data we had already done for our IP’s, and used it as an exercise to better understand diversity indices. Then we talked a little more about such tests as chi-square and goodness-of-fit, and why we use them. After that, we had a little break in which to talk about our debates, and divide into teams. I am debating the ethics of zoos, and I am for them. In real life, I wouldn’t go as far as that, but that is another story. After that, we went to the store for a t-shirt and ice cream run. Too much money spent. Plus, it always feels like a lot more than it actually is, as the rand is so much “lower” than the dollar. Refresher: R7.6 = $1.
After lunch we went right back at stats again. It’s getting rough to keep plugging away with what seems like a fruitless proposition, but it’s almost over; we have an exam tomorrow. Oh boy! We did an experiment comparing leg length and jump distance. The data were screwy, but it’s ok. Life goes on. After that was over, I worked on my applications a little bit more. If someone knows someone who needs a research intern for the summer, who do you tell them to call? THIS GUY. I would love a research job this summer, and I’m getting less and less hopeful as time goes on. It’s rough. We then played soccer (barefoot. Someone stole one shoe from each pair we weren’t wearing yesterday during lecture), and it was really fun. I’m getting better, and more in shape. Hurray! Dinner, meeting, post! Word of the day: good-bye = salakacha.
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The Joke
It's a frickin' elephant
A class of five-year old students are learning to read.
One of them pointed at a picture in a zoo book and said,
"Look at this! It's a frickin' elephant!"
The teacher took a deep breath, then asked... "What did you call it?"
"It's a frickin' elephant! It says so on the picture!"
And so it does...
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