Thomas Lumley • 9/14/2015

Good reasons for assuming a spherical cow

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The article discusses why researchers in statistics and modeling often use highly simplified assumptions, using the classic 'spherical cow' analogy. It lists and categorizes legitimate justifications, such as for theoretical exploration, computational efficiency, approximation, or budget constraints, emphasizing the importance of transparency about why such assumptions are made.

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