On Tue, 24 May 2005 07:46:45 -0400, "George" george@least wrote:


"Prometheus" wrote in message
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On Mon, 23 May 2005 06:46:13 -0400, "George" george@least wrote:

Beware the halo effect.

Not sure what you mean... but I'll watch out for it if you care to
elaborate. If you mean not taking some hit-or-miss hypotheses to
heart, I imagine I'll be alright on that score. I just like wonder
about things.

Using a primary research tool:

http://www.metacrawler.com/info.meta.../-/-/-/-/-/-/1

Two of the definitions apply :

Because the "discovery" was yours, you give it magical properties.
Assuming, for instance that detergent breaks down wood structure because it
ruptures living cells. The halo has enveloped a presumption.

Because you have formulated an hypothesis, you tend to find only for that
hypothesis. Experimental bias.

Gotcha. Like I said above, it was just thinking aloud- I know my
limitations when it comes to chemistry!

Learn about wood first, and you'll find it much easier to deal with it.

http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fp.../fplgtr113.htm

Thanks for the link. I'm too tired to read it right now, but I've got
it bookmarked. After getting some projects under my belt, I'm just
starting to get into the properties of the wood, so I'm sure the
link'll get some use!