Re: [Phys-l] Dog attacks and the Poisson interval distribution

[Bernard Cleyet <bernardcleyet@redshift.com>]

On 2012, Mar 08, , at 08:33, Marty Weiss wrote:

> what are the stats of percentage of dog attacks being by pit bulls?  most dangerous pet on earth, worse than alligators.. they should be quarantined or restricted to rural areas.  I don't care what pit bull fanciers say, they are dangerous.  
> On Mar 8, 2012, at 11:20 AM, Bernard Cleyet wrote:
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> > Phys-lers!
> >
> > Here's an analysis I'm sending to the staff writer of the three recent dog biting incidents in Salinas   Am I all wet, or is it cogent? -- before I send it off, your critique.
> >
> >
> >
> > bc

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They are common according to the Herald article, and caused half of the 18 fatalities  (2011).  


One may find further from:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_dog_attacks_in_the_United_States#Fatalities_reported_in_2011

bc  still wonders if it stat. analysis is "OK".