Scientific responsibility

[William Prestwich <prestwic@MCMAIL.CIS.MCMASTER.CA>]

The proponent of any theory or hypothesis is responsible for showing how

that theory can reproduce observations, in the domain of science. It is

incumbent on the adherents of the LNT to construct a model based upon that

theory to quantitatively reproduce the observations made by Dr. Cohen. The

argument over whether the study is ecological or not is irrelevant within

the framework of science. The ecological nature can be introduced into the

model. This is the time honoured approach of science since Newton, and is,

I believe , Dr Cohen refers to as the approach of a theoretical physicist.

If a such a model cannot be constructed then ending the debate is

scientifically irresponsible.

Bill Prestwich



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