german "Null" == english "zero" :-)

2012/7/10 Rolf Turner <rolf.turner@xtra.co.nz>

>
>
> In addition to taking cognisance of Richard Heiberger's reply you
> should also learn to distinguish between the concept of "null" and
> "zero".  They are not at all the same thing.
>
>     cheers,
>
>         Rolf Turner
>
>
> On 11/07/12 08:17, ollestrat wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I fear its a stupid question,..but here it is:
>>
>> If I do this simple calculation with the R  console, I surprisingly do not
>> get a zero. Why?
>>
>>   -1.1-0.1+1.2
>> [1] -2.220446e-16
>>
>>
>> greetings, Ole
>>
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