The Compassman,
The Nun,
and the
Steakhouse Statistician.
| Chapter I: (121k) | The Players Appear. In which … the gentle reader is introduced to the main characters … | (posted 11/01/2009) |
| Chapter II: (145k) |
A Sample Size is chosen. In which … The arbitrary nature of the process is examined, and a few myths are addressed. The Nun gets a hearing, and Dr Smiley sees an opening. |
(posted 11/29/2009) |
| Chapter III: (105k) |
Absolutely Bonkers. In which … The Nun discovers that randomness is not all it’s cracked up to be, and that the answer might actually matter – sometimes more than the statistics, but that both can be accommodated. |
(posted 01/10/2010) |
| Chapter IV: (111k) |
The company swallows a competitor. In which … a combining of companies and inventory data calls for some quick adjustments … |
(posted 02/01/2010) |
| Chapter V: (129k) | The Rookies meet the check cruiser. In which … Issues of quality control, sampling, standards and training are discussed. | (posted 03/01/2010) |
| Chapter VI:(116k) | The Nun goes cruising. ~ In which … The Nun gets an orientation to Variable Plot Sampling, and to distributing measurements throughout the stand. | (posted 04/02/2010) |
| Chapter VII:(116k) | A quick visit to the equipment room. ~ In which … Lem visits the equipment room, becomes paranoid about accuracy, recognizes a pack-rat, and thinks about what tools measure. | (posted 05/02/2010) |
| Chapter VIII (170k) |
The outside review. ~ In which … the biometrics group selects an “outside insider” ... |
(posted 05/31/2010) |
| Chapter IX (88k) | OH floats an idea. In which … Our Hero displays his new ideas to someone who usually knows better … | (posted 07/02/2010) |