THE WORLD QUESTION CENTER 2008 — Page 2: "IRENE PEPPERBERG
Research Associate, Psychology, Harvard University; Author, The Alex Studies
The Fallacy of Hypothesis Testing
I've begun to rethink the way we teach students to engage in scientific research. I was trained, as a chemist, to use the classic scientific method: Devise a testable hypothesis, and then design an experiment to see if the hypothesis is correct or not. And I was told that this method is equally valid for the social sciences. I've changed my mind that this is the best way to do science. I have three reasons for this change of mind."
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James Fallows (November 27, 2007) - "The" way vs "a" way (Japan v China dept)
James Fallows (November 27, 2007) - "The" way vs "a" way (Japan v China dept): "Details to notice below: crew identically dressed in company uniform; complete safety gear -- hardhats, reflective chest straps with procedural checklist clipped on, puffy protective cuff to shield the plane's wing from damage."
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