Re: LNT, SNT, or whatever

[Ted de Castro <tdc@xrayted.com>]

Harry Hinks wrote:
> 
> Dr. Cohen,
> 
> I was just suggesting that the reason some journals do not publish the
> studies Mr. Muckerheide referred to is because they may have used summary
> data.
> 
> But, getting back to your point - I would think there are better ways of
> testing the LNT than using summary data.  

But that is EXACTLY the WHOLE POINT!!

If LNT is true - linear is linear and summary data is as good as
specific data!

If the kinds of variations you suggest make a difference - then LNT is
NOT true!

Cohen didn't ask the question - What is the response function?

The question asked is - Is the response function LNT.

Linear is nice and simple as a theory - easy top work with.  It is also
easy to test.  And - the test failed!  Its as simple as that.
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