On Jul 2, 2007, at 12:47 PM, Craig Jungers wrote: > On 7/2/07, John Winters <jdwinters_at_eastlink.ca> wrote: > >> So it is better to rely on opinion because you can't figure out a >> way to >> do >> it? > > > Are you now saying that Caffyn's data is opinion? I think that the > only > "opinion" here is yours, not his. Data is not interchangeable with conclusions. The data is probably accurate but it is not complete. The opinion comes in when drawing conclusion from the data. Caffyn feels that the data is solely a result of his rudder, and that he can extend his conclusions to all kayaks. Those conclusions are not supported by the data. Other factors may have contributed to the differences in his two trips, and his experience may not be typical of other boats, paddlers and conditions. This does not question the data, only the conclusions. Nick Nick Schade Guillemot Kayaks 824 Thompson St Glastonbury, CT 06033 USA Ph/Fx: (860) 659-8847 http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Jul 02 2007 - 11:20:01 PDT
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