If you've been conscious while reading my blog, you'll notice that I have started the summer by adding a few reader questions to my left sidebar for you to answer. Because I am a scientist, I love to collect data. But I am collecting this data for another reason: I am working on a book and would like to know more about who my readers are, so you can help me by answering these questions. Your answers are anonymous, but you also can add a comment to each poll that you answer by clicking on the "view" button for each question and using the comment section there, or you can comment here, or you can send me comments in email! (I promise I won't bite).
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There are nearly 500 complete responses to the survey from last week. Here's a CSV file of the results. Below the fold are the frequencies as well as N's. I might report some trends in the data, but a lot of it is predictable.
It turns out the answer is "yes" ...
... according to Yahoo Answers.
Also, in answer to the question, "Can a Jedi Lighsabe cut through Superman?" the answer is: It depends.
Nice to see Yahoo Answers deals with the subtleties.
Here's a logic puzzle for you: Suppose I offer you a million dollars, in return for which you agree to answer a certain yes/no question. You can answer either truthfully or falsely as you desire. That's it. Should you accept that offer? Solution below the fold.
The two most annoying kinds of "hits" from an internet search are:
C'mon, this is Scienceblogs. "PC or Mac" is going to turn out a whole bunch of "Other" if you don't add "Linux" to the list.
i am asking about computer identity, not OS. should I ask about which OS you all are using, too?
okay, i changed the computer question to an OS question .. now you have to answer it again (sorry about that).
Overeducated and over 50 is ahead! Geezers rule. Wooooo. In your face, 18-29 undergrads!!!
Ahem. Where is my high school dropout button please? rb
By the way, don't you/they already know which OS is being used to view the site? rb
using sitemeter, i can see the OS info for the most recent users only. i have not spent much time looking at google analytics, which is what seed uses, so i am not sure if this info is obvious for everyone who ever looks at my site. i guess i'll have to poke on google analytics, now.
What do I answer if I have an odd or terrifying cat?
My jade plants are offended by your kingdom-specific bias and demand equal poll time.