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bluescat48
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Message 2 of 177 (469408)
06-05-2008 1:34 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by Percy
06-05-2008 1:28 PM


Idiocy {including original content of this message - Adminnemooseus}
{Worthless and inflammatory half of a one-liner hidden. 24 hour suspension almost handed out. Stop it before I quit feeling so tolerant! - Adminnemooseus}
Edited by Adminnemooseus, : Original message "hidden" and "{Worthless and inflamitory half of a one-liner hidden. 24 hour suspension almost handed out. Stop it before I quit feeling so tolerant! - Adminnemooseus}" posted in its place.

There is no better love between 2 people than mutual respect for each other WT Young, 2002
Who gave anyone the authority to call me an authority on anything. WT Young, 1969

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bluescat48
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Message 61 of 177 (470187)
06-09-2008 8:54 PM
Reply to: Message 59 by Wumpini
06-09-2008 8:36 PM


Re: Fossils and Assumptions
I think this is another "what does the word mean" item.
Wikpedia Free Dictionary
Assumption
An assumption is a proposition that is taken for granted, in other words, that is treated for the sake of a given discussion as if it were known to be true.
In logic, more specifically in the context of natural deduction systems, an assumption is made in the expectation that it will be discharged in due course via a separate argument
Note the second part. That is what a scientific assumption is. It equates to a hypothesis. It gives the scientist something to work with. It is not a final solution.
Edited by bluescat48, : typo

There is no better love between 2 people than mutual respect for each other WT Young, 2002
Who gave anyone the authority to call me an authority on anything. WT Young, 1969

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bluescat48
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Message 67 of 177 (470201)
06-09-2008 11:21 PM
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06-09-2008 10:50 PM


Re: Fossils and Assumptions
Not understanding? You are basically saying the same thing with the definition you quoted. In simple terms the assumption is the beginning not the end.

There is no better love between 2 people than mutual respect for each other WT Young, 2002
Who gave anyone the authority to call me an authority on anything. WT Young, 1969

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