JO
I don't claim my guesses are better than sampling theory at all. I just think that the random sampling system is a bad one. From the way i understand it surely theres no possible way it could be anywhere near exact. It's probably a good system for guessing at viewing figures, however i just find it odd that commercial stations inparticular base the commision and the axing of their TV shows based on these random sampling figures.
I think you have to question why the BBC decided to show the World Cup on UKTV, surely they would know that no one would watch the WC on UKTV!
Well the BBC isn't showing the World Cup on UKTV, it's sold the secondary rights for its share of the games on to UKTV. In the process it's saved some of the money it spent on the rights. I don't normally have much that's positive to say about the BBC, but this seems like a pretty good deal for the license fee funded part of the BBC. Whether it's a good deal for UKTV and its part owners (the commercial side of the BBC) well who cares.
harshy posted:
Mr-Stabby posted:
johnofhertford posted:
The figures all come from BARB. Interesting comment of yours - the BARB figures are based on a random sample which gives a pretty reliable estimate of viewing figures subject to random sampling error. (If you don't believe in sampling theory then you're wrong - and it's very easy to prove you're wrong). You doubt they get half of the figures that are reported, based preumably on sticking your finger in the air, and you think this is better than sampling theory. Enough said.
I don't claim my guesses are better than sampling theory at all. I just think that the random sampling system is a bad one. From the way i understand it surely theres no possible way it could be anywhere near exact. It's probably a good system for guessing at viewing figures, however i just find it odd that commercial stations inparticular base the commision and the axing of their TV shows based on these random sampling figures.
I think you have to question why the BBC decided to show the World Cup on UKTV, surely they would know that no one would watch the WC on UKTV!
Well the BBC isn't showing the World Cup on UKTV, it's sold the secondary rights for its share of the games on to UKTV. In the process it's saved some of the money it spent on the rights. I don't normally have much that's positive to say about the BBC, but this seems like a pretty good deal for the license fee funded part of the BBC. Whether it's a good deal for UKTV and its part owners (the commercial side of the BBC) well who cares.
