Does a Lack of Design and Repeatability Compromise Scientific Criticism? A Response to Smith et al. (2009).
[摘要] In short, the conclusion of Smith et al. (
2009:45) that “it is counterproductive to move forward [with hydrogen isotopic studies] without first establishing full confidence in the technique that underlies such insights and conservation recommendations” is itself counterproductive. We are disappointed that Smith et al. (
2009) chose to make such strong negative recommendations on the basis of results from a poorly designed investigation. The use of stable isotopes in assigning geographic origins is a new, evolving, valuable, and innovative scientific field of study that has moved rapidly within a decade and will continue to be refined and improved only through continued research and publication of appropriately reviewed work.
