not at all you cannot compare distinct populations but you can compare rates of change releative to those pops
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thats standard data analysis
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comparative rates eliminates problems with base rates
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Rates of change vary just as much as any other stat with culture and reporting differences.
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they do have inherent variance true. However its the only way to account for base rate differences
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thats not to say its a perfect comparison. Soc science is by no means sufficiently advanced to make those claims
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but relative changes in base rates are more valid than base rates
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They are just as vulnerable to differences in reporting, measuring and culture as any other stat.
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They just happen to fit your narrative better.
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not at all. I dont know why it occurs. But 20 years ago 24 hr news wasnt as available as it is now
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Sad red herring. Take a look at the stats that experts use and why and get back to me.
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