The belief that thermodynamic systems can be expressed using statistics. It is mostly used to more accurately express a system where there are many microstates involving microscopically observable quantities (e.g. kinetic energy of particle 1, 2, 3, ... , n-1, n or Potential energy of particle 1, 2, 3, ..., n-1, n as opposed to quantities like pressure or volume).
What the author of this article should be revising now, Statistical Mechanics (or stat mech as it's more conveniently known) can be described by many physics students as a "cluster-fuck of endless equations and probability distribution functions designed to intentionally screw up their mind altogether".
It is widely known that stat mech is utterly incomprehensible until the actual exam day, when all the nonsensical examples and equations (most notably finding the entropy of an elastic band expressed as a function of the number of links in said band, and the expression of gas molecules as masses on springs) seem to reach perfect clarity and they tend to walk out with at least a 2-1.
What the author of this article should be revising now, Statistical Mechanics (or stat mech as it's more conveniently known) can be described by many physics students as a "cluster-fuck of endless equations and probability distribution functions designed to intentionally screw up their mind altogether".
It is widely known that stat mech is utterly incomprehensible until the actual exam day, when all the nonsensical examples and equations (most notably finding the entropy of an elastic band expressed as a function of the number of links in said band, and the expression of gas molecules as masses on springs) seem to reach perfect clarity and they tend to walk out with at least a 2-1.
by Nathan J. Croe January 20, 2010
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by HahaFunnyDefYes June 13, 2021
To exploit a sports statistic by extrapolating it over an entire season, despite a tiny sample size. This is wildly popular on the second day of the Major League Baseball season.
D-Bag: Hey did you see the opener yesterday? Soriano hit two home runs. Christ, if he keeps that up he'll hit 324 home runs this year!!
Guy#2: And if you keep your Statistical Extraploitations up, you'll be more of a D-bag.
Guy#2: And if you keep your Statistical Extraploitations up, you'll be more of a D-bag.
by TR Slyder April 7, 2009
Noun
1. To die by some means and be counted in a statistic grouping
2. To commit suicide and be counted in said group
1. To die by some means and be counted in a statistic grouping
2. To commit suicide and be counted in said group
1. "Deaths by D.U.I." "Deaths from overdose" "Deaths from cancer" "Deaths from heart attacks" "Deaths from choking"
2. "New Mexico has the 2nd highest teen suicide rate in the U.S."
Example: Too many teens commit suicide and end up dead because they chose to become a statistic.
2. "New Mexico has the 2nd highest teen suicide rate in the U.S."
Example: Too many teens commit suicide and end up dead because they chose to become a statistic.
by Steve Indigo March 10, 2006
Example of "Fake Statistics".
Bill, "Hey dude, did you know that 39% of jocks in our school are school are gay?!"
Victor, "LOLWUT"
Bill, "Hey dude, did you know that 39% of jocks in our school are school are gay?!"
Victor, "LOLWUT"
by Jerio November 8, 2009
A seemingly plausible statistic provided without reference to official sources to support one's position while in conversation.
by Resistingfanatic April 10, 2020
Fake or selectively massaged statistics published in the interest of supporting a particular narrative. Based on techniques from "How to Lie with Statistics."
Rasmussen Statistics include positive poll selection, house bias and sampling distortion and are generally inaccurate and counter factual.
Rasmussen Statistics include positive poll selection, house bias and sampling distortion and are generally inaccurate and counter factual.
Named for celebrity pollster Scott Rasmussen who selectively did not poll PA-12 because he knew the liberal candidate would win.
Rasmussen statistics are often cited by teabaggers, conservatives, and other followers of the Tea Party Movement....for example, "the Tea Party Movement is bipartisan and multi-racial" is an example of Rasmussen Statistics.
Rasmussen statistics are often cited by teabaggers, conservatives, and other followers of the Tea Party Movement....for example, "the Tea Party Movement is bipartisan and multi-racial" is an example of Rasmussen Statistics.
by matoko_chan May 20, 2010