Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC officially rocks
>> > On 28 August 2016 at 00:18, Jon Elson wrote: >>> >> Oh, they have the share data if you click the link for the >>> >> whole survey. VERY impressive numbers for LinuxCNC! >> > All based on a total of approx 18 responses from LinuxCNC users, >> > > JUST 18?? Hmm, this is a pretty sparse survey, then. > Disappointing. > > Jon Yes, that is a very unrealistic survey. There is some serious science about selecting a survey audience, and I am sure this one did not follow any of that. He surveyed readers of his mail list, an obviously self-selected group, and those with an interest in his product. If I were investing in product development I would not base much on this survey. ron ginger -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC officially rocks
On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 7:52 AM, Ron Ginger wrote: > >> > On 28 August 2016 at 00:18, Jon Elson wrote: > >>> >> Oh, they have the share data if you click the link for the > >>> >> whole survey. VERY impressive numbers for LinuxCNC! > >> > All based on a total of approx 18 responses from LinuxCNC users, > >> > > > JUST 18?? Hmm, this is a pretty sparse survey, then. > > Disappointing. > > > > Jon > > Yes, that is a very unrealistic survey. > Well, at least I know that there are at least 18 others out there using LinuxCNC so it was not totally wasted! ;-) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lies,_damned_lies,_and_statistics John. -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
