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      The Future of Analytical Paleobiology

      Short Courses in Paleontology
      Cambridge University Press (CUP)

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          Abstract

          In the past few decades, we have come a long way in making paleobiology more rigorous. We have accumulated an impressive array of quantitative techniques – statistical and otherwise – and these are in use with the full range of paleobiological problems. Also striking is the way the added rigor of our science has spilled over into non-quantitative judgments and interpretations. No longer is the Just-So Story allowed to stand unchallenged. Rather, we respond to these bald assertions and ad hoc theories with: “Can you prove it?” or “Can this be tested?”

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                Journal
                Short Courses in Paleontology
                Short courses paleontol.
                Cambridge University Press (CUP)
                2475-2630
                2475-2673
                1991
                July 17 2017
                1991
                : 4
                : 207-216
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                10.1017/S2475263000002208
                fc8680d1-5633-4c7e-971d-c9cdca9f5447
                © 1991

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