Sentences with phrase «results against theory»

For the authors of the paper to assess the spectral results against theory they needed to know the atmospheric profile of temperature and humidity, as well as changes in the well - studied trace gases like CO2 and methane.

Not exact matches

Good in theory, but now resulting in manufactured revenge accusations against minority communities where a blasphemy charge is hard to prove, frequently goes the way of the mob, is used to settle old grudges and I believe carries the death penalty.

Known for developing theories based on experimentation and data collection rather than abstract thought, Alhazen stressed the need to test results — especially those considered canon, as he wrote in his Doubts Against Ptolemy:

Researchers say the improved performance is the result of a subconscious effort to boost self - esteem, which is a protective buffer against fear of death, according to psychology's terror management theory.

The 100 stories here capture scientific curiosity in all its stages: provocative early results, long - sought confirmations, and many steps in the iterative process of testing theory against observation and vice versa.

Unfortunately, studies that do go against the mold may be critiqued much heavier than those with results favoring the theory.

Specifically, a party injured as a result of a defective medical product may seek damages against the manufacturer based on theories of a breach of a promise, express or implied, negligence, or strict product liability, including a failure to warn users of dangers.

Results supported Emler's theory, which posits that the victim's helplessness in situations of intimidation, along with disappointment resulting from a lack of expected protection from adult authority figures, may result in adolescents searching and developing an antisocial and non-conformist reputation that helps them defend themselves against future attacks.