Author: Thorsten Czub
Date: 10:28:10 12/13/97
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>Some people think that they can tell which of two programs is stronger, >by eyeball, but I'm mistrustful of this. If one program beats another >7-3 (a statistically insignificant result), which one do you think they >will pick? How often do you see computer vs computer losses in which >the loser looks good? But isn't it stupid to refer to a RESULT when you have the GAMES ?? If you have seen 3 games, than a result is much more accurate. Statistic is ok IF YOU HAVE NOT MORE DATA THAN THE SCORES, but I would always prefer having seen the games myself instead of getting 5 or 7 times more game results. If I watch 2 computers play, I can say very early which program is better and why. I have no evidence. But a feeling. AND: you can proof this feeling by waiting 3 months until the autoplayer has outplayed some reasonabnle data. So why mistrust feelings when I can proof them ???? Of course you can say YOU mistrust other people's feelings, but why should I mistrust MY feelings when I have not made many mistakes over the years ?? > >bruce
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