Metrics Validity Debate

Comments focus on questioning the meaningfulness and reliability of various metrics used to evaluate performance, success, or conclusions, often requesting better alternatives or evidence.

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Sample Comments

explorer83 Jun 4, 2023 View on HN

Am I the only one that doesn't find this metric meaningful?

imwillofficial Nov 24, 2021 View on HN

Interesting take, what metrics are you using for this conclusion?

abiox Apr 12, 2017 View on HN

hm... performance metrics, possibly? it may be hard to measure.

jononor Mar 10, 2019 View on HN

What's a better metric or way of measuring it?

mrkramer Mar 28, 2021 View on HN

What is your metric? Tell me about it.

david_draco Jul 31, 2019 View on HN

In what metric would you be interested in?

asdfologist Jan 6, 2013 View on HN

No metric is perfect. If you think it's so bad, why not suggest a better one?

1123581321 Jul 2, 2025 View on HN

Which metric(s) capture what he is talking about?

symplee Feb 15, 2020 View on HN

What metrics are being used to quantify/measure this?

dntrkv May 28, 2021 View on HN

Cool, well the metrics tell a different story.