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extrapolate

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A quick definition of extrapolate:

Extrapolate: To make a guess about something that is not known, based on what is already known. This can be done by using statistics or by using information from a similar situation. It can also mean to imagine what might happen in the future based on what has happened in the past.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: To estimate an unknown value or quantity on the basis of the known range, especially by statistical methods. To deduce an unknown legal principle from a known case. To speculate about possible results, based on known facts.

Examples:

  • Scientists can extrapolate the future effects of climate change by analyzing current data and trends.
  • Lawyers can extrapolate how a court might rule on a new case by examining similar cases in the past.
  • Investors can extrapolate the potential profits of a company by analyzing its past financial performance.

The examples illustrate how extrapolation involves using known information to make educated guesses about unknown information. In each example, experts use existing data to make predictions about what might happen in the future or in a new situation.

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It's more just not a good # for people who aren't willing to clerk conservative. I'm sure they place liberal clerks at an above average rate for a t-6 though. Maybe higher (not entirely sure)
texaslawhopefully
20:34
Page 14 has ideological splits by school: https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/msen/files/law-prof-ideology.pdf
texaslawhopefully
20:35
Chicago/UVA are more to the right but not by an exceedingly large difference
lilypadfrog
20:36
I feel like UVA doesn’t have that reputation the way Chicago does. That’s interesting. Thanks tex
yeah I've heard about uva being conservative
siroracle
20:48
Yeah it’s only 75 percent lib that’s pretty terrifying
Dkk
20:53
lmfao
20:59
@siroracle: funny cause true
@siroracle: don't you have a bridge to be under?
shouldn't you be collecting tolls
21:00
trolololol
atwatodbit
21:04
anyone know much about mich clerking
atwatodbit
21:05
ive tried to learn more about it but its hard to cut through stuff. numbers wise they look good?
21:06
this website is a good research tool for outcomes: https://app.lawhub.org/schools
atwatodbit
21:06
@llama: thanks!
21:06
yah
Dkk
21:10
Anyone else read the Antioch shooters manifesto today. Pretty crazy stuff.
21:14
sad
YRDSL
21:31
@texaslawhopefully: it's pretty funny how even in law journal articles people can't stop confusing Penn with Penn State
texaslawhopefully
21:40
lmfao I didn't even notice that
21:42
Yeah to penn Carey students I’m sure that is a
21:42
Those are fighting words
21:46
@Dkk: one of the most deranged documents i've ever had the displeasure of reading
lilypadfrog
22:03
sometimes I go into fight or flight mode until I get all my work done
i call that locking in
Dkk
22:29
@info-man: Indeed!
22:43
No movement today
23:12
Windy wya
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