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Scientific Terms`

Since the list has been quiet here lately, thought I would post some
scientific terms here. I hope everyone else won't post their terms here
also but rather just enjoy mine.

--AL

"It has long been known"... I didn't look up the original reference.
"A definite trend is evident"... These data are practically meaningless.

"While it has not been possible to provide definite answers to the
 questions"... An unsuccessful experiment, but I still hope to get it
published.
"Three of the samples were chosen for detailed study"...  The other
results didn't make any sense.
"Typical results are shown"... This is the prettiest graph.
"These results will be in a subsequent report"...  I might get around to
this sometime, if pushed/funded.
"In my experience"... once
"In case after case"... twice
"In a series of cases"... thrice
"It is believed that"... I think.
"It is generally believed that"... A couple of others think so, too.
"Correct within an order of magnitude"... Wrong.
"According to statistical analysis"... Rumor has it.
"A statistically oriented projection of the significance of these
findings"... A wild guess.
"A careful analysis of obtainable data"... Three pages of notes were
obliterated when I knocked over a
 glass of pop.
"It is clear that much additional work will be required before a
complete understanding of this
 phenomenon occurs"...  I don't understand it.
"After additional study by my colleagues"... They don't understand it
either.
"Thanks are due to John Andro for assistance with the experiment and to
 Windy Atoms for valuable discussions"... Mr. Andro did the work and
 Ms. Atoms explained to me what it meant.
"A highly significant area for exploratory study"... A totally useless
topic selected by my committee.
"It is hoped that this study will stimulate further investigation in
this field"...  I quit.

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