Actually, the trick is correctly using the word 'data'. It's the scientist shibboleth. All you need to do is to find a reason to say something like, "The data are conclusive" and you're in. This was difficult for me, going from being a database architect to a science student - in computer culture, 'data' is a collective noun, and the only correct use is 'The data is corrupted' - using it the other way marks you as a snob.
It also helps a lot if you can talk about p values and use 'significant' in the statistical sense. Standard joke - I have no significant (p<.05) other.
It also helps a lot if you can talk about p values and use 'significant' in the statistical sense. Standard joke - I have no significant (p<.05) other.
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