On the Hypothetico-Deductive Nature of Science--Darwin's Finches

Authors :: Lawson, Anton E.
Source :: Science & Education. Jan 2009 18(1):119-124.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: Allchin (2006) has misinterpreted a classic case of hypothetico-deductive (HD) science in terms of his preferred "let's-gather-some-data-and-see-what-emerges" view. The misrepresentation concerns the research program of Peter and Rosemary Grant on Darwin's finches. The present essay argues that the Grants' research is HD in nature and includes a statement by Peter Grant to that effect.

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0926-7220
Volume :: 18
Issue :: 1
Database :: ERIC
Journal :: Science & Education
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: EJ820203
Document Type :: Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers<br />Reports - Descriptive
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11191-008-9151-9