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Comparative, continuity, and computational evidence in evolutionary theory: Predictive evidence versus productive evidence

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 August 2006

David M. W. Powers
David M. W. Powers*
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School of Informatics and Engineering, Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA5001, Australiahttp://www.infoeng.flinders.edu.au/people/pages/powers_david
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David.Powers@flinders.edu.au
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Abstract:

Of three types of evidence available to evolution theoristscomparative, continuity, and computationalthe first is largely productive rather than predictive. Although comparison between extant species or languages is possible and can be suggestive of evolutionary processes, leading to theory development, comparison with extinct species and languages seems necessary for validation. Continuity and computational evidence provide the best opportunities for supporting predictions.

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Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 29 , Issue 3 , June 2006 , pp. 294 - 296
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2006

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