@jim8974 @finkmoney_ @dave43law@IsabelOakeshott Singular Usage**: In modern usage, especially in non-scientific contexts, "data" is often treated as an uncountable noun, similar to "information," and takes a singular verb. In this case, you would say "the data says."
@jim8974 @finkmoney_ @dave43law@IsabelOakeshott Jim, you’re telling me I didn’t read a thread that I am not in. Your attention to detail really needs improvement. Anyway, have a nice Sunday fella
@jim8974 @finkmoney_ @dave43law@IsabelOakeshott Whether it’s migrants or a football team, if data shows one area is grossly underperforming. You don’t conclude ‘it’s okay, it’s net positive’. You look to fix the problem to improve the overall average.