Goodness of Wit Test #10: Once Is Enough
Why are cryptic crossword puzzles suitable for magazines devoted to all things statistical? Perhaps it is because both involve pattern recognition and looking beyond the obvious for a deeper meaning. The “aha” moment that often accompanies a solution to a cryptic clue is similar to the discovery of lurking variables that can explain spurious associations.
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