by dandyDavis June 29, 2010
Get the Scientificky mug.Contrary to popular belief, when scientists use the word "theory", they are not referring to conjectures that they have pulled out of thin air and have no data to support such claims. The scientific use of the word "theory" is much different than the colloquial use.
In science, a theory refers to an integrated set of principles that explain and predict events that are observed in the natural world. Theories, in the scientific sense, summarize and explain facts, and imply testable predictions that allow for the falsification of the theory. Theory is vital to scientific endeavour, as it generates hypotheses to be tested, gives direction to research (and even suggests new areas for research), and, if the theory is good, has a high amount of explanatory power without requiring extensive modification to the theory. Theory without data is just conjecture, but data without a theoretical explanation is as good as meaningless to scientific practice.
In science, a theory refers to an integrated set of principles that explain and predict events that are observed in the natural world. Theories, in the scientific sense, summarize and explain facts, and imply testable predictions that allow for the falsification of the theory. Theory is vital to scientific endeavour, as it generates hypotheses to be tested, gives direction to research (and even suggests new areas for research), and, if the theory is good, has a high amount of explanatory power without requiring extensive modification to the theory. Theory without data is just conjecture, but data without a theoretical explanation is as good as meaningless to scientific practice.
An example of a scientific theory that is often mistaken as just a "theory" is the theory of evolution. Contrary to common misconceptions, evolutionary biology is one of the most prolific fields in science, with hundreds of thousands of peer-reviewed papers attesting to the theory's veracity, and an ever-increasing body of research.
Other examples include general relativity (yes, gravity is technically "only" a theory), special relativity, atomic theory (yes, atoms are "only" a theory too), and germ theory (the theory that small microscopic organisms are the cause of many illnesses).
Other examples include general relativity (yes, gravity is technically "only" a theory), special relativity, atomic theory (yes, atoms are "only" a theory too), and germ theory (the theory that small microscopic organisms are the cause of many illnesses).
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Did you know ducks are necrophiles?
That's duck science
They don't have sphincters, dump in piles
That's why ducks don't buy pants
And we have to face this
Male ducks are rapists!
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Crazy, pooping birds should go to duck jails...
Then there's the whole pool of gold
Scrooge won't write a check
And whether he was young or old
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A gold pile looks neat
But it's hard as concrete!
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D-D-D-Danger, a duck's behind you
Boy or girl, a duck will grind you
Also, ducks are cannibals, true
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Last verse is on genitalia
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Because ducks hump so much,
Girl ducks have vagina mazes
To screw around this,
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Did you know ducks are necrophiles?
That's duck science
They don't have sphincters, dump in piles
That's why ducks don't buy pants
And we have to face this
Male ducks are rapists!
DuckTales! Whoo-ooh!
Scientifically accurate
DuckTales! Whoo-ooh!
Crazy, pooping birds should go to duck jails...
Then there's the whole pool of gold
Scrooge won't write a check
And whether he was young or old
If he dived in, he'd break his neck
A gold pile looks neat
But it's hard as concrete!
DuckTales! Whoo-ooh!
Scientifically accurate--
D-D-D-Danger, a duck's behind you
Boy or girl, a duck will grind you
Also, ducks are cannibals, true
DuckTales! Whoo-ooh!
Have salmonella and H5N1 bird flu! Whoo-ooh!
Scientifically accurate
DuckTales! Whoo-ooh!
Last verse is on genitalia
So stay in your places
Because ducks hump so much,
Girl ducks have vagina mazes
To screw around this,
Ducks grew a corkscrew phallus!
DuckTales! Whoo-ooh!
Disgusting, crapping, cannibalistic
DuckTales! Whoo-ooh!
Penis in the shape of a corkscrew
DuckTales!
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Get the scientific name for pig mug.The term is generally used by financial, technical professionals and project managers to describe a solid assumption of a numeric target. It is far more than a guess or even a good guess. One is attempting to accurately estimate a number associated with for example a budget or time requirement using the available limited data or in the worse case no data.
If the individual offering the SWAG projection is well recognized and qualified in his area of expertise and he is offering it within that expertise, the likelihood that the SWAG will be taken seriously is high, especially if he has a proven track record.
Someone when challenged on where he came up with his numbers says "well its a SWAG" and he lacks the credentials to support it, is not likely to be taken seriously. In other word, some people use SWAG as a casual term instead of saying I guess.
If the individual offering the SWAG projection is well recognized and qualified in his area of expertise and he is offering it within that expertise, the likelihood that the SWAG will be taken seriously is high, especially if he has a proven track record.
Someone when challenged on where he came up with his numbers says "well its a SWAG" and he lacks the credentials to support it, is not likely to be taken seriously. In other word, some people use SWAG as a casual term instead of saying I guess.
When challenged to project the budget for a project whose concept is new to the organization, a scientific-wild-ass guess (SWAG) may be the only means of generating a realistic set of numbers. Consult experts in the various areas that may be involved. Example: A new product that has a market pull but has no material, manufacturing processes or facilities but needs to be brought on line within a set period of time, will by necessity require some SWAG. Having a SWAG number helps to provide guidance even if it is not totally accurate. It is far better than having an open checkbook.
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