The best scientific method (Bayesian form of H-D)

Haven't been following this one closely, but it seems to be an above average topic. It may or may not be drifting off somewhere outside of the original intent.I suggest that all review the beginings of this topic.This is NOT a "this topic is close to closing" message.Adminnemooseus

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You can even use H-D to root such forces out. But then when investigating them for the sake of knowledge about them, MN must be used.

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Not picking on Holmes here, because a lot of people do the same thing.It would be best to define your abreviations in each message. Even something such as "ToE" (Theory of Evolution).Now, I know MN = Materialist Naturalism, but in skimming upstring, I didn't pick up what H-D is.Adminnemooseus

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I was also taught that the best science followed three sets of rules:

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1. Hypothetico-deductive method.
2. Strong inference.
3. Bayesian evaluation of posterior plausibility.

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I presume that "H-D" was elaborated on, somewhere between message 1 and this one. If not, it should be. Even if it previously was defined, maybe a refresher is due.Once again, in ENCOURAGE all to fully spell out such terms, and only then use the abreviation later in the message.Cranky Adminnemooseus

There are two other "demon" topics currently active.And I would still like to see a review of what exactly H-D is.Adminnemooseus