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Re: Still on LOP's
From: Chuck Taylor
Date: 2002 Apr 29, 08:40 US/PACIFIC
From: Chuck Taylor
Date: 2002 Apr 29, 08:40 US/PACIFIC
> Chuck Taylor suggests a computer experiment, testing varied > > > 4. Repeat the following 1000 times: .. > > You don't have to be so careful about the distribution, or about computing > equations of lines. The only thing that determines whether the triangle > encloses the true position is the direction of the error of each bearing. > The magnitude of the error affects the triangle's size, and how far it is > from the true position, but doesn't affect which region of the figure contains > the true position. ... Bill, I don't disagree. The point of my suggestion, however, was to provide a confirmation via simulation for those who may be having trouble believing George's claim that there is a 0.25 probability that the cocked hat will cover the true position. Chuck Taylor Everett, WA, USA
