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Captain Jack
How many standard deviations of bell curve does it take to cover 85% of the data?
I know 1 std dev=68%, 2 sd=95%, 3=99.7%...can we compute a fraction of deviations that would get you 85% of the data?
1 AnswerMathematics8 years agoWhat are the pros and cons of joining a fraternity/sorority?
To go greek or not to go greek, that is the question!
3 AnswersHigher Education (University +)8 years agoWhy do men do so much better than women is pro poker tournaments?
5 AnswersCard Games1 decade agoIs it difficult for an American to live and work in Amsterdam?
6 AnswersNetherlands1 decade agoIf I am inviting everyone from my office to my wedding...do I have to send each an individual invitation?
OR...can I send one for the entire office and post it in the lunch room?
We are a little short on invitations is why i'm asking.
10 AnswersEtiquette1 decade agoWhat does Jesse Jackson do all day now that racism is over?
17 AnswersOther - Cultures & Groups1 decade agoDo you close the bathroom door even when you are home alone?
29 AnswersEtiquette1 decade agoFor lovers or engineers...How do you measure love?
If somone loves you more than you love them...or you love your wife more than your child...or love your child more than your wife loves your child....by home much?
What is the unit of measure? How do you quanitify?
3 AnswersMarriage & Divorce1 decade agoWhat "controversial" topic do YOU have no opinion on?
9 AnswersOther - Society & Culture1 decade agoPro-lifers: If you believe abortion is murder, how can you reconcile that it is okay in the case of rape?
I've heard so many people say they are pro-life and think abortion is murder, except in cases of rape or incest. Why is it okay to murder a creation of God when it came about because of rape or incest?
If a woman was raped and subsequently went into a coma and was pregnant...she awoke in the 8th month of pregnancy, is it still okay to abort the baby? Why is an 8th month "murder" not okay, but a 1st month murder "okay" in your eyes?
1 AnswerPolitics1 decade agoPro-lifers: If you believe abortion is murder, how can you reconcile that it is okay in the case of rape?
I've heard so many people say they are pro-life and think abortion is murder, except in cases of rape or incest. Why is it okay to murder a creation of God when it came about because of rape or incest?
If a woman was raped and subsequently went into a coma and was pregnant...she awoke in the 8th month of pregnancy, is it still okay to abort the baby? Why is an 8th month "murder" not okay, but a 1st month murder "okay" in your eyes?
2 AnswersPregnancy1 decade agoWhy did Jesus say "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"?
I never quite understood that part...did God forsake him on the cross? Was he expecting to be saved from crucifixion?
23 AnswersReligion & Spirituality1 decade agoAnyone have experience teaching/learning piano after age 40?
What are the biggest obstacles?
How long does it take before you can actually play something decent?
3 AnswersMusic1 decade agoCan a 41 year old with no music experience still learn to play piano?
I'm not trying to be a concert pianist. Mostly I'd like to learn to play some old blues type music. Something to have fun with at parties and on my own.
10 AnswersMusic1 decade agoWhat sorts of items should be included in a prenuptial agreement?
My future wife and I each have 2 children from previous marriages. How do you account for their future inheritance? We both have some money, though at some point we'll buy a house together with some of that from each.
Anything else that should be a consideration?
6 AnswersMarriage & Divorce1 decade agoWhat do you buy a 12 year old girl for her birthday?
4 AnswersOther - Society & Culture1 decade ago