Search 'standard statistical methodology' and get back to us, dummy. It
can not be stated accurately as a 'list.'


"Lloyd" <lparker@emory.edu> wrote in message
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On Dec 11, 3:36 pm, "Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@lycos/com> wrote:
> Could they not just continue the statistical MYTHOLOGY they are currently
> using? To correct the so called 'below average' thing why not simply state
> the PERCENTAGE of failure rate that is actually what the current ratings
> are
> reflecting?
>
> Come to think of it, that would not work. Subscribers would wise up and no
> longer subscribe if they realize what CR is showing as a 'list' is
> actually
> showing that ALL manufactures vehicles are falling within the standard
> statistical methodology of the 2% failure rate for ALL manufactured
> products
>

Why don't you READ CR's explanation of their analysis before spouting
off and looking stupid?

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...ity-faq_ov.htm