Thread: the scientist and the spider

a scientist was in a room with a spider

the scientist goes "BOO", the spider jumps

The scientist pulls all the legs off the spider

The scientist says "BOO" again, the spider just sit there


"Therefore" the scientist says " if i pull the legs off the spider he goes deaf"


Sorry just bored and it and makes a point about assumption in experimental science, no other reason

I punch you in the face, your nose bleeds, I therefore assume that you have blood in your nose, is that reasonable?

Sorry, but for my callasness, but when a GOOD scientist makes assumptions they normally mention the external factors that might have contributed "noise" to their findings. For example: In your case thre good scientist would have noted that although the spider hadn't jumped I did pull its legs off!

I will admit that htere are those that forge their results and deliberately find the things they are expecting, but my friend, they are to be frowned upon. Though shalt not follow in their wake.

I can't believe he PULLS the legs off?? How about we pull the legs off the scientist?? see how he like's it.

i take it from this that you dont have a sense of humour then? It wasnt something to take too seriously

I think the spider thought "Last time the bastard pulled all my legs off, I'll stay still this time and keep what's left.."

I have a far better example, that show that that you must beware of shortcuts in science. This example is true

Scientific studies has proved that the number of heart attack is correlated to the number of phone of a countrie.
Therefore phone produce heart attack. :P

Originally Posted by Powerdoc

I have a far better example, that show that that you must beware of shortcuts in science. This example is true

Scientific studies has proved that the number of heart attack is correlated to the number of phone of a countrie.
Therefore phone produce heart attack. :P

Perhaps it's something to do with the bill, you suddenly realise the kids have been using your phone.... :wink:

Originally Posted by billco

Originally Posted by Powerdoc

I have a far better example, that show that that you must beware of shortcuts in science. This example is true

Scientific studies has proved that the number of heart attack is correlated to the number of phone of a countrie.
Therefore phone produce heart attack. :P

Perhaps it's something to do with the bill, you suddenly realise the kids have been using your phone.... :wink:

Countries with a lot of phones also have a lot of McDonalds. Nuff said.

Originally Posted by captaincaveman

i take it from this that you dont have a sense of humour then? It wasnt something to take too seriously

:wink: Except by the spider

There's also a link between countries keeping statitics and......

Originally Posted by billco

Originally Posted by Powerdoc

I have a far better example, that show that that you must beware of shortcuts in science. This example is true

Scientific studies has proved that the number of heart attack is correlated to the number of phone of a countrie.
Therefore phone produce heart attack. :P

Perhaps it's something to do with the bill, you suddenly realise the kids have been using your phone.... :wink:

Is that really that surprising?