>> "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. *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html