06 April 2008

creationism vs. Evolution

I don't get the big fuss.
I think creationism should be taught along with Evolution.
It's the perfect example of hypothesis versus theory.

Creationism is the null hypothesis. "The null hypothesis, H0, represents a theory that has been put forward, either because it is believed to be true or because it is to be used as a basis for argument, but has not been proved." (from the statistics glossary)

Evolution is the theory. "A theory is a generalization based on many observations and experiments; a well-tested, verified hypothesis that fits existing data and explains how processes or events are thought to occur. It is a basis for predicting future events or discoveries. Theories may be modified as new information is gained. "(from )

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