Your model will be skewed if this forum is your only data source, as this forum users are a specific subset of S&W revolver owners and will have a defined demographic set.
be safe
Ruggy
My model will only be skewed if I apply the data outside of this forum. I have accounted, as I mentioned in the OP, for this and expect the ownership answer to absolutely be skewed. The number of revolvers owned, however, I expect to be a much more accurate portrayal of age and ownership in general. In addition to this, due to any member's, including my own, fanboy status, if a significant relationship is established here, you can expect general numbers to be below that mean. Where is hard to say, but it will be below, and that information alone tells an important story. The data collection for this question is absolutely no simple feat, especially since, to the best of my knowledge, I am the first to attempt to compile any data on the particular subject.
Of course I am collecting data outside of this forum as well, I just haven't decided exactly how I'll use it in conjunction with this data. I will most likely keep data sets seperate and run several ANOVAs to see if there are significant differences between them, if their aren't, then data from this forum will be also be applicable to the general population as well.
This is all a moot point if I can't get enough participation. That being said, please, consider sharing your data.
Thanks.
