Teddy (left), and Sampson (right)

  • sorrybookbroke@sh.itjust.works
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    7 months ago

    Again, this is why we need per capita instead of an absolute number. We are comparing an umbrella term to something more specific.

    We need data that shows they are more likely than other dog breeds. This does not show that, as we don’t know the percentage chance one pit bull may attack vs any other breed based on this information.

    This is the problem with statistics. If we select the right method, group things the right way, from the right time, and use specific methods we can prove anything we want. That’s why an understanding of how the field works is so important.

    Sorry for the late reply btw, and thank you for continuing this conversation in good faith