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'''HPFitis''' is use of ''HPF'' (high-power field) without qualification. | '''HPFitis''' is use of ''HPF'' (high-power field) without qualification. | ||
Its etiology is thought to be either: | |||
#Ignorance of statistics and sampling theory. | #Ignorance of statistics and sampling theory. | ||
#Laziness. | #Laziness. | ||
Revision as of 03:09, 23 August 2010
HPFitis is use of HPF (high-power field) without qualification.
Its etiology is thought to be either:
- Ignorance of statistics and sampling theory.
- Laziness.
- A combination of the above two.
It appears to have a higher incidence in math phobic individuals.