Re: Prediction

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Thanks to Nick Corduan for talking about predictive law in science.

It seems clear to me that anthropology makes good use of the scientific
thought process (hypothesis-testing). Conclusions are reached, which
might be considered "laws." Any law (from natural or behavioral science)
is applicable within spatial and temporal boundaries. Further
anthropological work (in the form of hypothesis-testing) can help to
define these boundaries. Another good idea would be to explain why these
boundaries exist. Ideas, anyone?

- Mike Carson
mcarson@hawaii.edu

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