Author: Mogens Larsen
Date: 07:11:51 05/01/00
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On May 01, 2000 at 09:32:07, Robert Hyatt wrote: >It isn't like the Nunn test itself doesn't skew results, remember. IE the >opening book of the engine is eliminated, which means all the book learning >of the engine is eliminated. Now other forms of learning are eliminated. This >doesn't exactly sound like a "useful test". IE would it be interesting to take >two automobiles, remove one spark plug from each, drain the transmission on >both cars... (wait, one car doesn't have a transmission, just a direct drive, >oh well, drain the other) and so forth. I agree with you most of the way, even though I'm trying to be less confrontational (fat chance) :o). What is your take on the one or two machine issue with ponder off. Will the autoplay feature (and various other differences from one to two computers) of two computers with ponder on, skew the comparison with one machine and ponder off? And if yes, how significant would it be? If not, be gentle about my ignorance :o). I must admit that the purpose of the test is starting to allude me as well, but maybe I'm just not paying attention. Best wishes... Mogens
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