Simpsons 'trump' First Amendment

[Type XXIII]

Originally Posted by August

Yeah i understand the theory, but it'd be hard to prove (to me at least) that such a small number could be representative of the total population. They claim an error rate of +/- 3% but it could easily be far greater, especially since the poll was run only once.

Also directed to the other people in this thread:

If those subjects are, as stated in the article, chosen completely at random from the total population, they are a representative sample, again because of the law of high numbers.

Of course, there can be questions raised as to the credibility of the people making the survey. Be sceptical of statistics, they can easily be made deceptive.

But don't call 1000 people a small selection. I did the math on that certain statistic, and from the numbers in the article it can be concluded that, with 99% probability, between 19% and 25% of the population for which this sample is representative (from what the article indicates, american adults that own and answered the phone), knows the names of the five simpsons.

For those math interested, the formula for the margin of error is equal to z*SQRT(p(1-p)/n).

z is a variable that depends on the desired confidence, for 99%, it is approx. 2.58. If you want the definition, go study some statistics.
p is the estimate for (population with ability)/(total population).
n is the number of subjects.

[TteFAboB]

But the Simpsons is one of the most popular TV shows in the history of TV itself.

That's like making a poll in the 80's or 90's and figure more people know the name Michael Jackson than Jesus Christ.

[STEED]

Originally Posted by TteFAboB

But the Simpsons is one of the most popular TV shows in the history of TV itself..

sure is

[StdDev]

Originally Posted by Bill Nichols

Curious article from a country that doesn't have a Constitution nor Bill of Rights :|\

But check out their Space Program !... oh wait...

[mog]

Originally Posted by Type941

a dumb headline aimed at taking a dig at America that's not on the point.

The BBC aren't taking a dig at America; the facts do that all by themselves.

[Sir Big Jugs]

I wonder who they asked in that poll, 5 year olds or 105 year olds?

[TLAM Strike]

I remember seeing on BBC (on PBS) a poll of Brits not on Goverment stuff but everyday stuff (like what voltage they get from their power outlets) and a lot of people got it wrong.

[STEED]

Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

I remember seeing on BBC (on PBS) a poll of Brits not on Goverment stuff but everyday stuff (like what voltage they get from their power outlets) and a lot of people got it wrong.

Talking of polls here in the UK this one will make you laugh some years ago a question was asked. Where dose meat come from 70% did not know where meat came from. What a lot of plonkers.

[Type941]

Originally Posted by STEED

Talking of polls here in the UK this one will make you laugh some years ago a question was asked. Where dose meat come from 70% did not know where meat came from. What a lot of plonkers.

From the meat factory. Duh!

[STEED]

Originally Posted by Type941

From the meat factory. Duh!

Those 70% did not know that meat comes from Animals

[gdogghenrikson]

Originally Posted by Bill Nichols

Curious article from a country that doesn't have a Constitution nor Bill of Rights :|\

[The Avon Lady]

They're Brits!

[STEED]

Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

They're Brits!

Great One :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

The Best laugh I had all day nice one Avon Lady

[XabbaRus]

And just a little history lesson today.

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk...stitution1.htm

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Originally Posted by XabbaRus

And just a little history lesson today.

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk...stitution1.htm

There is no British Constitution we are govern by the stinking EU they have 80% control over us and I suspect in less than ten years the remaining 20% it’s all part of New World Order swap your civil rights and freedom for a police state. The new world map has now been laid out ten regions ten kings.