Statistical Model Quotes

#1. You can build a statistical model and that's all well and good, but if you're dealing with a new type of financial instrument, for example, or a new type of situation - then the choices you're making are pretty arbitrary in a lot of respects.

Nate Silver

#2. The undisturbed coastal plain is home to a wide variety of plants and animals and is the only wilderness sanctuary in North America that protects a complete range of the arctic ecosystem.

Dan Lipinski

#3. I'm not a role model. I'm an aberation. A statistical anomoly. Following in my footsteps is about the dumbest thing you could ever do.

Patrick Rothfuss

#4. The world isn't purposeful. It isn't ruled by reason. The world wants to play. Fashion queens have always aroused more interest than future generations and their fate.

Kurt Tucholsky

#5. You've got to capture an audience. You don't go out there and just sing, or just play. If you can't capture an audience, you might as well not be out there.

Roy Acuff

#6. I can't speak for George, but I pretty damn well know we got fed up of being sidemen for Paul.

John Lennon

#7. Rule number one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.

John Berendt