There are a lot of findings in science that might not be the whole story. Or maybe could be caused by some methodology of testing.
Probably a lot more of it than people might think.
Which is why when there is scientific consensus, when there have been literally thousands of studies by multiple scientist all over the world, using variations of data collection, measuring other variables too, and using diverse samples, and the results are all the same, it means it’s pretty much a fact.
As a researcher we are always advised against using the term “proven” , but in this case, since there is so much supporting evidence, I think it’s appropriate.
There are a lot of findings in science that might not be the whole story. Or maybe could be caused by some methodology of testing.
Probably a lot more of it than people might think.
Which is why when there is scientific consensus, when there have been literally thousands of studies by multiple scientist all over the world, using variations of data collection, measuring other variables too, and using diverse samples, and the results are all the same, it means it’s pretty much a fact.
As a researcher we are always advised against using the term “proven” , but in this case, since there is so much supporting evidence, I think it’s appropriate.