In my example, did I use the comma correctly?
The IV cannot be randomized in this case, but randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.
Maybe the sentence I just wrote below is better?
The IV cannot be randomized in this case. Randomization allows for
balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold. I
believe both groups are very similar except for drinking and death
rate. Thus, I believe assumption 1 is met.
commas
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The IV cannot be randomized in this case, but randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.
Maybe the sentence I just wrote below is better?
The IV cannot be randomized in this case. Randomization allows for
balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold. I
believe both groups are very similar except for drinking and death
rate. Thus, I believe assumption 1 is met.
commas
edited Mar 1 '14 at 15:28
Edwin Ashworth
49.1k1090155
asked Mar 1 '14 at 13:24
user66800user66800
4216
I think I'd want to rephrase, but I'd like a couple of extra sentences for context. (Is the main point of this sentence to tell us that the IV cannot be randomized in this case, or is it to tell us about the benefits of randomization?)
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 1 '14 at 14:59
Sorry, I should have made that more clear.
– user66800
Mar 1 '14 at 15:24
Now I don't understand the thrust of the context! However, your new sentence 'Randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.' is grammatically fine and the comma is essential.
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 1 '14 at 15:30
add a comment |
The IV cannot be randomized in this case, but randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.
Maybe the sentence I just wrote below is better?
The IV cannot be randomized in this case. Randomization allows for
balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold. I
believe both groups are very similar except for drinking and death
rate. Thus, I believe assumption 1 is met.
commas
edited Mar 1 '14 at 15:28
Edwin Ashworth
49.1k1090155
asked Mar 1 '14 at 13:24
user66800user66800
4216
The IV cannot be randomized in this case, but randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.
Maybe the sentence I just wrote below is better?
The IV cannot be randomized in this case. Randomization allows for
balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold. I
believe both groups are very similar except for drinking and death
rate. Thus, I believe assumption 1 is met.
commas
commas
edited Mar 1 '14 at 15:28
Edwin Ashworth
49.1k1090155
asked Mar 1 '14 at 13:24
user66800user66800
4216
edited Mar 1 '14 at 15:28
Edwin Ashworth
49.1k1090155
asked Mar 1 '14 at 13:24
user66800user66800
4216
edited Mar 1 '14 at 15:28
Edwin Ashworth
49.1k1090155
edited Mar 1 '14 at 15:28
Edwin Ashworth
49.1k1090155
edited Mar 1 '14 at 15:28
Edwin Ashworth
49.1k1090155
49.1k1090155
asked Mar 1 '14 at 13:24
user66800user66800
4216
asked Mar 1 '14 at 13:24
user66800user66800
4216
asked Mar 1 '14 at 13:24
user66800user66800
4216
4216
I think I'd want to rephrase, but I'd like a couple of extra sentences for context. (Is the main point of this sentence to tell us that the IV cannot be randomized in this case, or is it to tell us about the benefits of randomization?)
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 1 '14 at 14:59
Sorry, I should have made that more clear.
– user66800
Mar 1 '14 at 15:24
Now I don't understand the thrust of the context! However, your new sentence 'Randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.' is grammatically fine and the comma is essential.
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 1 '14 at 15:30
add a comment |
I think I'd want to rephrase, but I'd like a couple of extra sentences for context. (Is the main point of this sentence to tell us that the IV cannot be randomized in this case, or is it to tell us about the benefits of randomization?)
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 1 '14 at 14:59
Sorry, I should have made that more clear.
– user66800
Mar 1 '14 at 15:24
Now I don't understand the thrust of the context! However, your new sentence 'Randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.' is grammatically fine and the comma is essential.
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 1 '14 at 15:30
I think I'd want to rephrase, but I'd like a couple of extra sentences for context. (Is the main point of this sentence to tell us that the IV cannot be randomized in this case, or is it to tell us about the benefits of randomization?)
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 1 '14 at 14:59
I think I'd want to rephrase, but I'd like a couple of extra sentences for context. (Is the main point of this sentence to tell us that the IV cannot be randomized in this case, or is it to tell us about the benefits of randomization?)
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 1 '14 at 14:59
Sorry, I should have made that more clear.
– user66800
Mar 1 '14 at 15:24
Sorry, I should have made that more clear.
– user66800
Mar 1 '14 at 15:24
Now I don't understand the thrust of the context! However, your new sentence 'Randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.' is grammatically fine and the comma is essential.
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 1 '14 at 15:30
Now I don't understand the thrust of the context! However, your new sentence 'Randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.' is grammatically fine and the comma is essential.
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 1 '14 at 15:30
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Yes, this usage is correct. Your second example does a better job of showing why:
Randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.
If you removed the comma:
Randomization allows for balance between two groups one on each side of the threshold.
The two clauses merge and the sentence becomes meaningless.
answered Apr 16 '14 at 17:22
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Attached is the spreadsheet with the new loans numbers, rates and maturity dates are accurate.
Both Libor contracts mature on 3/27/19, I will reach out on 25th for rollover instructions.
Let me know if you have any questions
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I'm not sure how this answers the question.
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Yes, this usage is correct. Your second example does a better job of showing why:
Randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.
If you removed the comma:
Randomization allows for balance between two groups one on each side of the threshold.
The two clauses merge and the sentence becomes meaningless.
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Yes, this usage is correct. Your second example does a better job of showing why:
Randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.
If you removed the comma:
Randomization allows for balance between two groups one on each side of the threshold.
The two clauses merge and the sentence becomes meaningless.
answered Apr 16 '14 at 17:22
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Yes, this usage is correct. Your second example does a better job of showing why:
Randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.
If you removed the comma:
Randomization allows for balance between two groups one on each side of the threshold.
The two clauses merge and the sentence becomes meaningless.
answered Apr 16 '14 at 17:22
MrHenMrHen
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Yes, this usage is correct. Your second example does a better job of showing why:
Randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.
If you removed the comma:
Randomization allows for balance between two groups one on each side of the threshold.
The two clauses merge and the sentence becomes meaningless.
answered Apr 16 '14 at 17:22
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answered Apr 16 '14 at 17:22
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Attached is the spreadsheet with the new loans numbers, rates and maturity dates are accurate.
Both Libor contracts mature on 3/27/19, I will reach out on 25th for rollover instructions.
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Both Libor contracts mature on 3/27/19, I will reach out on 25th for rollover instructions.
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Let me know if you have any questions
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I think I'd want to rephrase, but I'd like a couple of extra sentences for context. (Is the main point of this sentence to tell us that the IV cannot be randomized in this case, or is it to tell us about the benefits of randomization?)
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 1 '14 at 14:59
Sorry, I should have made that more clear.
– user66800
Mar 1 '14 at 15:24
Now I don't understand the thrust of the context! However, your new sentence 'Randomization allows for balance between two groups, one on each side of the threshold.' is grammatically fine and the comma is essential.
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 1 '14 at 15:30