![]() ![]() ![]() So, it is inevitable that at times during an analysis, I will start to think about the data that I do not have but wonder its impact on the outcome. ![]() This example often reminded me of how available data may sometimes mislead our analysis (depending on context and problems to be solved). I was first intrigued by the book's example of how Abraham Wald was able to offer an insight on his analysis of airplanes' vulnerability during WWII based on data that is not available or apparent to others. Knowing that I will not be returning home for a while, I brought a book ("Black Box Thinking" by Matthew Syed) along with me to read during my spare time. While it had been difficult for NSmen and our families, everyone understood that it was necessary. To further reduce risk of exposure, we did not get to return home for close to 2 weeks during our training and deployment. That being said, the army implemented numerous measures to ensure that our health and well-being are not compromised while performing our national duties. Pandemic or not, defence of Singapore has to go on, 24/7. You may have heard on SG news that some call-ups have been postponed, but others will have to continue. For the past three weeks, I was away from work as I was called up for military duties in the new financial year. I was swabbed and tested for Covid-19, twice in the last three weeks. It was not painful as I thought it would be, just a little uncomfortable. ![]()
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