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Why is the process of dating fossils often an example of circular reasoning?
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∙ 8y ago
I don't know how you arrived at that conclusion. But let say you're correct and there are some scientist that resort to circular reasoning; the finding will surely be debunked by other scientist and the original scientist will surely be disgraced. This is what separate evolution from creation; Creation is based on the supernatural and the faithful should believe the inerrancy of the Bible no matter what.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThis question is based on misinformation. Scientists very cautiously date fossils on the basis of sound evidence.
Many believe that carbon dating is a primary method of dating the fossil record, but this is not the case. Scientists do not use it beyond 50,000 years ago, because the proportion of isotope left is too small for accurate measurement.
The main techniques for absolute dating of fossils is the dating of the geological strata in which, or between which the fossils are found. Generally, a fossil should be as old as the rocks within which it is found. However, scientists also check for factors such as geological upheavals and, for archaic humans, deliberate burials, which could change the record.
There are now many scientifically sound and verifiable techniques for dating a rock stratum. And because there are so many, they can be often used to cross-check each other to prove any conclusions reached. The last thing a scientist wants is to publish the results of a fossil find, only for another scientist to provide contrary evidence.
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The science of finding patterns among living things is called?
the process by which a biologist uses creative thouhhts to find a pattern among isolated facts is called
What makes a fossil an index fossil?
fossils are preserved animals or plants. but index fossils are fossils have wide distribution,many of them,evolves rapidly, and very easy to recognize. Ammonites are index fossils. The fossils were made only in a certain short time period.
How is inference related to fossils?
Inference (deduction) is the process of determining a conclusion based on given evidence. Since we often can't know precisely what a prehistoric animal or plant looked like (unless it was completely preserved, as is the case with ice or amber), we have to take what bones, casts, molds, etc. that exist, and infer something about the plant or animal based on the structure and surroundings. For example, based on what we know about structure and function of various anatomies of existing animals, we can infer things about dinosaurs based on the bone structures found in their fossils. We can also determine whether they were predators or prey, whether they hunted or traveled in herds, in what class of animal we can group them, and so forth.
How does relative dating and absolute dating help scientists assemble a fossil record for an area?
Relative dating is the science determining the relative order of past events, without necessarily determining their absolute age Absolute dating is the process of determining an approximate computed age in archaeology and geology.
What is interspeciation?
Interspeciation is the process of new species evolving from species that are already in existence. An example of this would be the new designer dogs.
What process is used in this example?
inductive reasoning A+
Describe a conclusion reached from observations?
A "conjecture" is a conclusion reached simply from observations...this is a process known as "inductive reasoning". An example would be a weather forecast. The difference between "inductive reasoning" and "deductive reasoning" is that with deductive reasoning, the answer must "necessarily" follow from a set of premises. Inductive reasoning is the process by which you make a mathematical "hypothesis" given a set of observations
What process is used in this example If you have learned that all living things use energy. What if your dog is a living thing. She must use energy?
inductive reasoning Deductive Reasoning A+
What process is used in this example. If you have learned that all living things use energy. What if your dog is a living thing. She must use energy.?
inductive reasoning Deductive Reasoning A+
What does faulty reasoning mean?
is a mistake in the reasoning process.
What is the mental process that an individual uses to generate and evaluate ideas-?
reasoning
What is the reasoning process that involves looking for patterns and making a conjecture?
Inductive Reasoning
What is a reasoning process that involves looking for patterns and making conjectures?
Inductive Reasoning
What the reasoning process that involves looking for patterns and making a conjecture?
Inductive Reasoning
What is the difference between thinking and reasoning?
The difference between thinking and Reasoning 1.meaning Thinking is the mental process that produce though. While Reasoning as a mental process. 2. Interm of characteristic Thinking can be conscious or unconscious while Reasoning is always conscious Logic Thinking logic does not play a key role while Reasoning play a key role 4.process. Thinking is a large process while Reasoning is sud category of though process.
What is reasoning process?
empirical
What process is Inductive reasoning?
empirical
