Thread: Tell me your height and forearm length.

Thx everyone whos posted, you were a great help =) Sorry Mes T. no prizes with me atm...but Ill give you a hug on the hug thread .

Originally Posted by Sandform

Thx everyone whos posted, you were a great help =) Sorry Mes T. no prizes with me atm...but Ill give you a hug on the hug thread .

Woot!!

I have been searching high and low for a tape measure, I want to play

The graph seems straight enough, no outliers are present but universal mind (which I omitted for data's sake), and the residuals plot shows no interesting patterns - therefore, a linear regression model is in order!!

Correlation Coefficient = .709

ArmLength = -.130 + .154 Height
(both in inches)

Essentially, for every inch in height, the arm length is approximated to increase by .154 inches on average.

Of course, this data set is very small and limited in accuracy (where DOES your elbow 'start'?). Interestingly enough, the r^2 value is only .502 - that means that only 50% of the variation in arm lengths is explained by the linear model - apparently people are not quite as proportionate as you would think.

Sorry everyone, I couldn't resist applying some of my new stats knowledge to a (real?) life situation

^ Nice.

But as the memories of endless stats-related courses rush forth, I suddenly need a lie down.

Oh by the way, Mes's residual is a measly .210 inches. The standard deviation of the residuals is .585 inches.

The most oddly proportioned, according to this model, is Neavo, who falls short of the predicted arm length by .985 inches.

Lol someone has taken a statistics class or two =P

Originally Posted by thegnome54

Oh by the way, Mes's residual is a measly .210 inches. The standard deviation of the residuals is .585 inches.

The most oddly proportioned, according to this model, is Neavo, who falls short of the predicted arm length by .985 inches.

AHA! In yo face, other monkey-people!! Thanks gnome! /me feels better about herself.

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

AHA! In yo face, other monkey-people!! Thanks gnome! /me feels better about herself.

Actually, that just means he's stubby. You'll need to find some other ape Mes Tarrangutan ...

^^

I lol'd..

Wooo i'm not an anomalous result!

Originally Posted by thegnome54

The graph seems straight enough, no outliers are present but universal mind (which I omitted for data's sake), and the residuals plot shows no interesting patterns - therefore, a linear regression model is in order!!

Correlation Coefficient = .709

ArmLength = -.130 + .154 Height
(both in inches)

Essentially, for every inch in height, the arm length is approximated to increase by .154 inches on average.

Of course, this data set is very small and limited in accuracy (where DOES your elbow 'start'?). Interestingly enough, the r^2 value is only .502 - that means that only 50% of the variation in arm lengths is explained by the linear model - apparently people are not quite as proportionate as you would think.

Sorry everyone, I couldn't resist applying some of my new stats knowledge to a (real?) life situation

That is very impressive work you did there. Aren't you like 15 or something? I am amazed. I learned about that stuff when I was 20 and 21 as a junior in college, and I looked like the students in Ferris Bueller's class every time my professor talked about it. I would have to do some major reviewing to be able to work that math again.

I'm 5'11'', but I have no clue had long my arms are, and no tape measure to help me out!

Omg UM how old are you? I totally assumed you were 18, haha!

Yeah it says he is fifteen. They offer statistics in high school these days. Lol. He probably started out in jr. high with algebra 1 and then went on to high school with that already under his belt, going into geometry as a freshmen, and then, assuming his is now a sophemore, is taking alebra 2 and statistics at the same time, or if he is just young for his grade, is a jr. taking statistics and pre-cal at the same time. Of course I could be completely wrong, we'll just have to hope he comes back and straightens it out for you all.

If anyone cares, I took:

Freshman year: Alg II
Summer of Freshman year: Geometry (they gave me a textbook and the midterm and finals, I taught myself)

Sophomore year: Precalc

Junior year: AP Calc (yes, being 14 in a class of seniors is awkward - at least I was about six foot by then )

Now (Senior year): AP Stats & AP Calc BC (I'm taking BC as an independent study because my school doesn't offer it as a course )

The reason I'm so young is that I skipped seventh and have a December birthday.

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Omg UM how old are you? I totally assumed you were 18, haha!

Add 17 to that number, little girl. But people always tell me I look like I'm 25.

Originally Posted by Universal Mind

Add 17 to that number, little girl. But people always tell me I look like I'm 25.

You sound like a paedophile with your little girl talk.

Originally Posted by Carôusoul

You sound like a paedophile with your little girl talk.

Mes is in her 20's, and I never said I wanted to have sex with her (key word: "said"). Get your mind out of the gutter, you SICKO!!!!

Originally Posted by Carôusoul

little girl

You said it too.

Originally Posted by Universal Mind

Mes is in her 20's, and I never said I wanted to have sex with her (key word: "said"). Get your mind out of the gutter, you SICKO!!!!

lulz.

I just find when anyone significantly older than someone calls them little girl in an affectionate way.. it rings the alarm bells.

Originally Posted by Carôusoul

lulz.

I just find when anyone significantly older than someone calls them little girl in an affectionate way.. it rings the alarm bells.

If I ever say it in a flirtacious way to a seven year old, please call the police. If I jokingly say it to a 21 year old to playfully suggest that I have experience and wisdom, get out of my way, unless you think you're bad or something.

Ahhh!! UM, I totally didn't realize! Now I shall respect your posts a fraction of a hair more. Seriously though, I have a thing for 30-some year olds so your age alone doesn't impress me, but let's not get in to that.

Everyone should put there ages in their profiles, dammit, and any other information that I deem necessary.

Originally Posted by Universal Mind

If I ever say it in a flirtacious way to a seven year old, please call the police. If I say it to a 21 year old, get out of my way.

I don't know actually.. the mere usage of the term could refer to deep rooted desires.

I don't judge. I just observe.

Originally Posted by Carôusoul

I don't know actually.. the mere usage of the term could refer to deep rooted desires.

I don't judge. I just observe.

You should set up a counselling stand on the side of a country highway and get idiots to give you money for your expertise. You could also sell fruit at the stand and get some extra cash.

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Ahhh!! UM, I totally didn't realize! Now I shall respect your posts a fraction of a hair more. Seriously though, I have a thing for 30-some year olds so your age alone doesn't impress me, but let's not get in to that.

Everyone should put there ages in their profiles, dammit, and any other information that I deem necessary.

You don't remember when I gave you first hand experience advice on what to do after college? (starts crying)

Originally Posted by Universal Mind

You should set up a counselling stand on the side of a country highway and get idiots to give you money for your expertise. You could also sell fruit at the stand and get some extra cash.

*Runs off*