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pesto
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Message 16 of 19 (356325)
10-13-2006 1:45 PM
Reply to: Message 15 by nwr
10-13-2006 12:59 PM


Re: Let's get to the questions
For the questions that you don't like, please supply alternate questions. That is the point of this thread.
Also, with only the questions that I gave, it is far from complete. The reason I've posted this thread here is because most people here have a much better understanding of biology than I do, and I would like to draw from that knowledge.

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Message 17 of 19 (356502)
10-14-2006 4:01 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by pesto
10-12-2006 2:26 PM


I would like to devote this thread to developing a simple test to determine whether a person actually understands the Theory of Evolution.
I think before we can go there we need to establish that a person understands logic.
Construction of a logical argument without a fallacy or false premise means the argument is "true" - as valid as the premises.
But evidence that falsifies a concept means it is not just invalid, but it is proven to be wrong.
Then we can discuss applications of this kind of thinking eh?
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Message 18 of 19 (361391)
11-04-2006 3:31 AM
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10-12-2006 2:26 PM


Its a good idea, but the questions seem to be asking whether one agrees with each thing rather than merely understanding it. A quick solution would be to preceed the questions with something like "According to research..."
Compare to a similar test about the ToC: "Was the world created in six days by God?"... "according to the book of Genesis..." might be a truer test. Or you could ask if one understands each concept such as basic chemistry, catalysis, mutation, radiation of species, bottle-necks (I'm bluffing now - I'm sure I read something about this somewhere), asexual and sexual reproduction, etc. As it stands it feels a bit like a logical trap - ie once you've agreed with each part, how can you refute the whole?
Also, school tests are a very good way to assess understanding, so why not make it more schooly?
I think it's a great idea, but we have to be careful that a test doesn't influence what the reader thinks, but merely tests it.
Have a good day.
Edited by 42, : editing error corrected

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Message 19 of 19 (362264)
11-06-2006 9:03 PM
Reply to: Message 8 by Parasomnium
10-12-2006 4:53 PM


Re: Two comment
I don't think many of the hacks will catch on to the hint.

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