Statistically, there is a relatively simple way to validate (or demonstrate falsification) the overall distribution. It is commonly used by census bureaus and statistical agencies. One takes a random and small subset from a studied distribution (statistics) and repeat survey (voting) under full control. If the re-estimated statistics is quite different from the previously obtained result one may express a doubt in the accuracy of the original survey (voting). The size of the re-estimated set should be defined by the originally observed statistics and specifically from the polling stations with most suspicious results.
12/14/11
How can we validate the statistics of the Russian elections?
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