Re: Cohen's Observation

[BERNARD L COHEN <blc+@PITT.EDU>]

On Wed, 18 Jun 2003 epirad@mchsi.com wrote:



> Cohen wrote: I accepted the only theoretical physicist you suggested but did

> not get a response from him. I will agree on any other theoretical physicist

> you suggest.

> ------------

> I suggested numerous well respected epidemiologist.

> Who did you accept and what question did you ask them to present an opinion on?



	--I accepted your collaborator, Dr. Steck, and asked him to

present an opinion on Item #7 on my web site.



> Do you know any theoretical physicist that have expertise in ecologic

> epidemiology?



	--Any theoretical physicist has expertise in reading and

understanding a tightly reasoned logical treatment of a new and novel

approach to solving a scientific problem. What you call expertise in

ecologic epidemiology is often interpreted as expertise in using ecologic

data to determine a dose-response relationship, which I have always stated

is impossible. I have never claimed that my study can do that.

	I would be glad to carefully consider your judgment if you will

read and understand item #7 on my web site and give me a concrete

hypothetical example of what is wrong with it. I don't believe in

"accepting a judgment" until both sides have had ample opportunity to

respond to one another. I solemnly promise to keep an open mind if any

scientist is willing to engage in that process.



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