[metrics-bugs] #26022 [Metrics/Statistics]: Fix a flaw in the noise-removing code in our onion service statistics

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#26022: Fix a flaw in the noise-removing code in our onion service statistics
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 Reporter:  karsten             |          Owner:  karsten
     Type:  defect              |         Status:  accepted
 Priority:  Medium              |      Milestone:
Component:  Metrics/Statistics  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal              |     Resolution:
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Changes (by karsten):

 * owner:  metrics-team => karsten
 * status:  needs_review => accepted


Comment:

 Replying to [comment:16 karsten]:
 > I'll wait for the simplified `removeNoise()` method run to finish and
 will post a new graph that compares flawed, fixed, and simplied methods.

 Here's a comparison of simplified vs. fixed `removeNoise()` method:

 [[Image(hidserv-change-task-26022-3.png, 700px)]]

 I'll go ahead and prepare a patch that implements the fixed method.

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