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		whimsicalism on Dec 30, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tracking developer build times to decide if the M3... 12,000 builds? Sure maybe the build time distribution is non-normal, but the sample statistic probably is approximately normal with that many builds.

RayVR on Dec 30, 2023 [–]

Many people misinterpret what is required for a t-test.

azalemeth on Dec 30, 2023 | [–]

I meant that the median is likely arguably the more relevant statistic, that is all -- I realise that the central limit theorem exists!

whimsicalism on Jan 1, 2024 | | [–]

Fair enough - I see what you are saying. Sorry for my accidentaly condescending reply.

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