Bob's addition of another truism (#4, below) to Jim's original 3 begs a
strong caveat: "Correlation is not Causality". While empirical testing is
often less expensive and even quicker than analysis, the interpretation of
results (and anecdotal 'data') without the understanding of an underlying
mechanism can lead one astray! With that warning acknowledged, can we not
agree that although analysis with verification is the Gold Standard, hams -
and even REAL science - are often well-served by a Silver or Bronze
approach?
Chuck, N4NM
> #4 - and possibly the most valuable...... In the discussion of the
> particular situation or "problem", the collective knowledge
> of the group is accessed and interpreted sometimes resulting in
> helpful thoughts and meaningful hypotheses that can advance
> the science EVEN IN THE ABSENCE OF A SCIENTIFICALLY
> PROVED CONCLUSION!
>
> 73
> Bob KQ2M
>
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