Tag #Data Manipulation

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Feb 7, 13:11

NSW Forestry Corp's Data Error Undermines Great Koala National Park Announcement

The Forestry Corporation of NSW admitted to a 30% overestimation of timber extraction from 2022-2024 due to a data error, raising concerns as the state government prepares to announce the boundaries of the Great Koala National Park.

NSW Forestry Corp's Data Error Undermines Great Koala National Park Announcement

The Forestry Corporation of NSW admitted to a 30% overestimation of timber extraction from 2022-2024 due to a data error, raising concerns as the state government prepares to announce the boundaries of the Great Koala National Park.

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Life on Land

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How does FCNSW's history of unlawful logging and recent data errors affect public trust and government accountability?

FCNSW's history includes unlawful logging activities, resulting in over $1.1 million in penalties. The recent data error further undermines public trust and raises questions about the corporation's management and oversight. This lack of transparency affects the credibility of the upcoming Great Koala National Park announcement.

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Jan 1, 22:06

Australia Airport Processing Times: Excluding Outliers Shows Faster Averages

Australia's Department of Home Affairs reported faster average passenger processing times at international airports in 2023-24, but excluded 25-28% of travelers from calculations due to processing times exceeding three minutes, impacting the accuracy of reported improvements.

Australia Airport Processing Times: Excluding Outliers Shows Faster Averages

Australia's Department of Home Affairs reported faster average passenger processing times at international airports in 2023-24, but excluded 25-28% of travelers from calculations due to processing times exceeding three minutes, impacting the accuracy of reported improvements.

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Reduced Inequality

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How does the exclusion of outlier travelers from the calculation affect the accuracy and interpretability of the reported average clearance times?

The department's new calculation method, excluding slow-processed travelers, achieved its performance targets. This impacted the overall average, as Canberra Airport had the fastest inbound processing (28.83 seconds), while Brisbane was slowest (86.60 seconds). Sydney had the fastest outbound processing (35.12 seconds), with Gold Coast being slowest (65.22 seconds).

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Feb 6, 13:11

NSW Forestry Corp Overstates Timber Extraction by 30%

The Forestry Corporation of NSW misreported timber extraction volumes by nearly 30 percent over three years due to a "data extraction error," raising concerns about the accuracy of sustainability reports and impacting environmental assessments and koala conservation efforts.

NSW Forestry Corp Overstates Timber Extraction by 30%

The Forestry Corporation of NSW misreported timber extraction volumes by nearly 30 percent over three years due to a "data extraction error," raising concerns about the accuracy of sustainability reports and impacting environmental assessments and koala conservation efforts.

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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What are the immediate consequences of the Forestry Corporation of NSW's misreporting of timber extraction volumes?

The Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) significantly overstated timber extraction volumes in official reports for three years, falsely inflating timber quantity and quality by approximately 30 percent. Subsequently, corrected figures were quietly published online, citing a "data extraction error." This error did not affect the corporation's financial reporting.

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Dec 12, 16:09

"Accused Archaeologist Denies Manipulation Charges"

"A Rhineland-Palatinate archaeologist, recently dismissed from his post, is accused of manipulating skull dating and fabricating details about the 'Neanderthal of Ochtendung' and the 'Battlefield of Riol', claims he vehemently denies, stating the accusations are unfounded and part of a smear campaig...

"Accused Archaeologist Denies Manipulation Charges"

"A Rhineland-Palatinate archaeologist, recently dismissed from his post, is accused of manipulating skull dating and fabricating details about the 'Neanderthal of Ochtendung' and the 'Battlefield of Riol', claims he vehemently denies, stating the accusations are unfounded and part of a smear campaig...

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"What specific evidence supports the accusations of data manipulation against the Rhineland-Palatinate archaeologist, and what are the immediate consequences of these allegations?"

"A Rhineland-Palatinate archaeologist, facing accusations of manipulating archaeological findings, denies all charges. He claims the allegations are unfounded and part of a smear campaign, citing his 36-year unblemished career. No prior hearings or scientific discussions preceded the public accusations."

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