gtbeak
Ramblin' Wreck
- Messages
- 541
Since the CDC does exactly the same thing on their death chart tracking Covid deaths, you must think the same about them, right?
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covid19/index.htm
see asterisked note below the chart
to an extent yes. The CDC has a huge lag in terms of their reporting. But they have been upfront about it from the beginning. GA only started to respond to it and provide the footnotes when they were called out on it.
From an analysis standpoint you get a much better picture based on taking the data when it is reported.
They report the numbers on a specific day, but then for their charts are backdating the information, that gives you a false sense of security in terms of how the numbers are progressing.
They are now providing the footnotes but I doubt very many in the general public read that and understand.[/QUOTE]
It is not correct to state that "GA only started to respond to it and provide the footnotes when they were called out on it." See the article below and scroll down to the heading "When did they start graphing cases and deaths this way?""
I don't think there is ever a situation where it is better to analyze data that has an incorrect date when data that has the correct date is available. Sure you have to stay on your toes to make sure you are using the latest data, but that doesn't mean the incorrect data is better.
The footnotes are very clear. I think anyone who is able to navigate to the site and find the charts in the first place is able to read the footnote.