>> "We argue that our model can explain the 
>> enigmatic aspects of bee colony failures"
>> http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1111/ele.12188

> I find it interesting these researchers say 
> they are willing to *argue* their results 
> and conclusions.

In this context "we argue" is the same as saying "we submit that".  They
aren't looking for an argument.  They are offering what they think is a
useful model.

As the late great George Box said, "All models are wrong, but some are
useful".  

As he was a statistician, he was probably right.

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