So, this past week - online schooled dd comes to me with an URGENT problem. She has to go to school (there are teachers available once a week) because she's having problem with a class. Okay, I say, sure. (I want her to go to tutoring). What class? Civics. What's the problem? It's something I don't understand - it's like an opinion poll.
Me: You mean you are having problem writing up a survey?
(I'm thinking, this is my specialty - I DO have a published psychometric scale out there irl
. And, like, I've taken THOUSANDS.
Her: No, you don't understand. Besides, I have to get people to take it.
Me: You mean, like, people on mturk? Like the survey's I take all day, everyday - ad nauseam?
Her: Mom, I have to go. Can you just drive me? You just don't understand.
Me: