P&J point question

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What do the numbers on the right refer to? I assume the first is points in the paranthetical is the number of voters? What about for singles? Is it just number of voters?

thnx.

deej., Friday, 18 March 2005 21:10 (twenty-one years ago)

And how many people does that mean voted for singles in '84?

deej., Friday, 18 March 2005 21:14 (twenty-one years ago)

from the letter:

"For albums, our point system asks that each critic divide 100 points among 10 albums, with no album receiving more than 30 or less than 5. If you list fewer than 10 albums, deduct 5 points from your 100 for each omission, dividing 95 among 9, 90 among 8, etc. Those who prefer not to weigh their selections can award 10 points each, as we will if no points are indicated. Another way to avoid arithmetic is to divide points 15-14-13-12-11-9-8-7-6-5. Computation irregularities will be corrected peremptorily by the Poobahs, usually at the expense of your highest-ranked albums. No points on singles--just list your 10 favorites."


>how many people does that mean voted for singles in '84?<

This is probably unknowable, at this point.

xhuxk, Friday, 18 March 2005 21:18 (twenty-one years ago)

I think that is the number of ballots in paranthesis, yes.

Alex in SF (Alex in SF), Friday, 18 March 2005 21:20 (twenty-one years ago)

Yeah, sorry - first number is total points; # of ballots in parens.

xhuxk, Friday, 18 March 2005 21:21 (twenty-one years ago)

Ahh thanks for clearing that up.

deej., Friday, 18 March 2005 21:24 (twenty-one years ago)


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