On the Hypothetico-Deductive Nature of Science—Darwin’s Finches

Volume: 18, Issue: 1, Pages: 119 - 124
Published: May 15, 2008
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...
Paper Details
Title
On the Hypothetico-Deductive Nature of Science—Darwin’s Finches
Published Date
May 15, 2008
Journal
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
119 - 124
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