In a message dated 23/08/2005 07:38:19 GMT Standard Time,
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> Part of the scientific method is to question.  Just
> because one questions doesn't mean that one is closed
> to the method.  By questioning, we are trying to
> reproduce the results.  If those results can be
> duplicated 99% of the time under almost any
> conditions, then these results are important.

One of the difficulties in reproducing 'natural' methods scientifically is
that there are too many variables, probably the most important of which is the
undefinable quality 'stockmanship'.

Chris

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