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I thought I lostmy edge! I have to get back in the game.
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zengrifter
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Your blackjack IQ: 153
What is a perfect score? zg
What is a perfect score? zg
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Works the same way in real IQ tests
After a certain point scores can be almost random because of lucky/unlucky guesses, and diferences in interpretation of a question. The classic number progression questions are a great example- "Which comes next in this series". IThere's always some process you could be applying to the numbers that the test writer didn't think of. On one of the classic tests the number progression represented consecutive stops on the 'A' subway train in Manhattan. Apparently the authors didn't consider that people who live outside of New York had an IQ.
After a certain point scores can be almost random because of lucky/unlucky guesses, and diferences in interpretation of a question. The classic number progression questions are a great example- "Which comes next in this series". IThere's always some process you could be applying to the numbers that the test writer didn't think of. On one of the classic tests the number progression represented consecutive stops on the 'A' subway train in Manhattan. Apparently the authors didn't consider that people who live outside of New York had an IQ.
I have a few problems with the test
Overall, I think it is a good test, but I personally question a few of the answers:
- Is BJ21 really the most popular BJ site on the internet? There must be BJ sites frequented by non-counters that are more popular. Plus, the term "BJ site" could be interpreted to include porn sites that specialize in oral sex. In that case BJ21 is not even in the top 10,000.
- I think that one reason for table maximums is to protect against progression players. Given the amount of sweat generated by big bets at say, the Western, I think casinos are worried about the potential for any big bets to impact them, even if they have a 0.5% edge on the bet.
- If you 2X overbet proper kelly betting, ruin is not certain. It may be extremely likely, and almost certain, but I would not say that anything in life is certain.
- Personally, I agree with most of what Don Schlesinger has to say.
That being said, I scored a 154, so obviously most of the answers are correct. As you can tell, I am still working on my self-confidence
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Overall, I think it is a good test, but I personally question a few of the answers:
- Is BJ21 really the most popular BJ site on the internet? There must be BJ sites frequented by non-counters that are more popular. Plus, the term "BJ site" could be interpreted to include porn sites that specialize in oral sex. In that case BJ21 is not even in the top 10,000.
- I think that one reason for table maximums is to protect against progression players. Given the amount of sweat generated by big bets at say, the Western, I think casinos are worried about the potential for any big bets to impact them, even if they have a 0.5% edge on the bet.
- If you 2X overbet proper kelly betting, ruin is not certain. It may be extremely likely, and almost certain, but I would not say that anything in life is certain.
- Personally, I agree with most of what Don Schlesinger has to say.
That being said, I scored a 154, so obviously most of the answers are correct. As you can tell, I am still working on my self-confidence
.If I were to re-write it today
I'd change about half of the questions, and make sure each question has a clear and unambiguous answer. But, then all the data and value of having thousands having taken it is lost. I also agree that some of the questions may simply have the wrong answer. So, take it for fun, but don't take it seriously!
--Mayor
I'd change about half of the questions, and make sure each question has a clear and unambiguous answer. But, then all the data and value of having thousands having taken it is lost. I also agree that some of the questions may simply have the wrong answer. So, take it for fun, but don't take it seriously!
--Mayor
I think that would be impossible
It is very difficult to write a completely unambiguous question, especially when you are targeting a notoriously nit picky group, such as advantage players, where people love to argue over things that really make no difference in the big picture.
My post was meant to be tongue in cheek, especially the part about about my having all the correct answers. Then again, I once re-wrote a test question in college because the set of assumptions was inconsistent, and then answered the revised question. The professor gave me credit for the answer but threw the question out for everyone else.
It is very difficult to write a completely unambiguous question, especially when you are targeting a notoriously nit picky group, such as advantage players, where people love to argue over things that really make no difference in the big picture.
My post was meant to be tongue in cheek, especially the part about about my having all the correct answers. Then again, I once re-wrote a test question in college because the set of assumptions was inconsistent, and then answered the revised question. The professor gave me credit for the answer but threw the question out for everyone else.