Peter Borst wrote:
> Well, the number that they are citing is "between 650,000 and 800,000". Yes,
> it is based on extrapolation of data. That's what is done whenever the
> actual number can't be determined. 
>   
Not true since it is a biased sample.  You first ask for those who 
suffer from the problem then extrapolate from that? Your result will be 
biased high since most who do not have the problem will not report. For 
extrapolation to work the sample should be random and unbiased. Neither 
are at work here.

Plus, what I asked for is simple- what are the actual numbers of 
reported collapsed colonies and how many are definitely CCD. I think 
those would be nice numbers to know to get some perspective.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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