Subduction Zone
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This thread is on the concept of scientific evidence. A concept that creationists seem to avoid understanding. Wikipedia has an excellent article on the topic, but of course other sources are welcome. This article:
Scientific evidence - Wikipedia
Starts with this clear definition:
"Scientific evidence is evidence which serves to either support or counter a scientific theory or hypothesis. Such evidence is expected to be empirical evidence and interpretation in accordance with scientific method. Standards for scientific evidence vary according to the field of inquiry, but the strength of scientific evidence is generally based on the results of statistical analysis and the strength of scientific controls."
I will gladly discuss this or other well supported definitions of scientific evidence along with examples of evidence and how the details of the definition apply.
Scientific evidence - Wikipedia
Starts with this clear definition:
"Scientific evidence is evidence which serves to either support or counter a scientific theory or hypothesis. Such evidence is expected to be empirical evidence and interpretation in accordance with scientific method. Standards for scientific evidence vary according to the field of inquiry, but the strength of scientific evidence is generally based on the results of statistical analysis and the strength of scientific controls."
I will gladly discuss this or other well supported definitions of scientific evidence along with examples of evidence and how the details of the definition apply.