The Dean Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 have you ever been to Jacksonville? Really. Fortunately there are some very nice areas not too far away. Ponte Vedra, St Augustine, etc. For most purposes, 1/√N where N is the sample size is a reasonable estimation for margin of error. So for 82 people responding that makes about 11% which isn't too horrible generally. So what that means is since the Bills came in at 19% in the survey there is a 95% probability that between 8 and 30% of the players in the NFL feel this way. This assumes, of course, that the distribution of the players surveyed is reasonable. The sample size is small. And I think the question is whether the sample size is representative (which of course we have no idea) is important. But it's more complicated than that. Unlike sampling, say a bowl of multicolored beads, when surveying people things like wording or questions, ordering of questions, etc, is important. Any problem with those human elements can result in a study that might be relatively representative, and have a reasonable margin of error, but may be completely useless when it comes to the answering the questions for which it was intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 The sample size is small. And I think the question is whether the sample size is representative (which of course we have no idea) is important. But it's more complicated than that. Unlike sampling, say a bowl of multicolored beads, when surveying people things like wording or questions, ordering of questions, etc, is important. Any problem with those human elements can result in a study that might be relatively representative, and have a reasonable margin of error, but may be completely useless when it comes to the answering the questions for which it was intended. Yes, what I was talking about was strictly the math. I have no psychological background to be able to comment on the effects of how surveys are worded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Yes, what I was talking about was strictly the math. I have no psychological background to be able to comment on the effects of how surveys are worded. Yes, I understood and agree with your assessment. I'd love to see the methodology and actual instrument and full data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 "Fans" booing at a preseason game . . . . "Fans" cheering when one of their players gets hurt . . . . It did happen. But who did they cheer. I remember people being mad about it I just dont remember the player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I told him he should have worn a Packers jacket and given out autographs. Younger guys want a hip town with some culture that makes them comfortable. Buffalo and Green Bay are not high on that list. too bad they don't like applebees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 It did happen. But who did they cheer. I remember people being mad about it I just dont remember the player Rob Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 No state tax, nicer weather. Why is that hard to believe? because the Jaguars are a terrible franchise with no fan base. at least we are mediocre team with great fans and some history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I say any team is awesome.. It's like hitting the damn lottery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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