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any correlation found with the birth signs ?

Yes, a statistician I hired calculated a "p" of zero. A "p" less than 0.05 is considered significant.

I am not trying to prove Astrology. As a matter of fact, I am trying to prove that Astrology is bunk. However, the results are intriguing.

> Yes, a statistician I hired calculated a "p" of zero

A lower p-value is generally better for the hypothesis, but a zero means you probably need a better statistician.

Just like a higher value for annual profit is generally better for your business, but if the accountant you hired says its ∞, you probably need a better accountant.

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