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Datum

Datum

(Science: marine biology) a base elevation used as a reference from which to reckon heights and depths. It is called a tidal datum when defined by a certain plane of the tide. An item of factual information derived from measurement or research.


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A Monkey's Uncle

... are many examples in biological science where scientific group A uses a set of rules or a specific tool to make a determination on a specific datum or data. Then scientific group B uses the exact same rules or tool to make a determination that is quite different. (I will not quote here instances ...

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by JDavidE
Sat Mar 17, 2007 11:00 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: A Monkey's Uncle
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