You are completely on the mark. I definitely agree with what you're saying!

It's refreshing to have an exchange with someone, who actually understands the topic, and doesn't create animosity on a slightly different understanding of a term.

I understand your take, and I agree with it. I also understand statistics, but I was focusing on the conclusion that is derived from such knowledge. Like you said "It sounds like we agree, and are merely haggling over the meaning of words." - I fully agree with it.