Today I would like to announce the start of a new study, with n=1. Results will trickle in sporadically from here on in.
His name is Finn.
This morning I spent a few minutes explaining to him about correlation and causation, and his uncle took confirmation bias. I think he understood.
They say the best data can be explained in pictures, so I’ll leave you with this:
Good data, good. Please excuse some sporadic posting for a bit!
graph paper diaries 
Welcome to the new longitudinal study!
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Congrats on the new study. Expect the data to be messy far longer than it should be.
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Congratulations to one of my most favorite bloggers ever! What a treat he is!
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best wishes on the long-term study.
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Congratulations!
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The adventure begins!
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There once was a young man named Finn
For whom sloppy science was sin.
He followed the path
Of his mother, so math
Was the trait that he got from his kin.
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OK — that last line doesn't scan. It was late. I'll do better for your next child. 😉
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