[SystemSafety] Difference between software reliability and astrology

[Derek M Jones]

Martyn,

> A rational model to connect the data with the conclusions

What counts is models that work.  We rationalize them
after it has been shown that they do a good job of predicting
our reality.

> Regards
> 
> Martyn
> 
>> On 12 Aug 2024, at 20:49, Derek M Jones <derek at knosof.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> All,
>>
>> What is the difference between predictions made in
>> software reliability and predictions made by astrologists?
>>
>> Data is available to check the predictions of astrologists
>> https://www.clearerthinking.org/post/can-astrologers-use-astrological-charts-to-understand-people-s-character-and-lives-our-new-study-pu
>>
>> --
>> Derek M. Jones           Evidence-based software engineering
>> blog:https://shape-of-code.com
>>
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Derek M. Jones           Evidence-based software engineering
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