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  1. wolfbirder

    Scientific phrases in layman's terms to help interpret complex research reports

    Gratefully appreciated Andy.
  2. wolfbirder

    Scientific phrases in layman's terms to help interpret complex research reports

    Ok Niels. I certainly do not intend here to replicate Opus. That is not the purpose, just a quick easy reference for this sub forum. I don't see it as being a choice issue, (i.e either/or), and I would prefer Richard to produce a version of this instead if mine, to be used as a Sticky...
  3. wolfbirder

    Scientific phrases in layman's terms to help interpret complex research reports

    Hi Richard, it's purpose for me would be just a "quick glance easy reference" alternative, where the most frequently used terminology within these interesting discussions can be recalled "collectively", rather than painstakingly having to refer each word to the very good dictionary. I reckon...
  4. wolfbirder

    Scientific phrases in layman's terms to help interpret complex research reports

    Sorry to drag up an old post, I would really like this post to be made a "Sticky" and not because its my own. Happy to accept a better version BTW. I know such terms are readily recalled and interpreted by many (Richard will be shaking his head I expect!). But I had to search back for this...
  5. wolfbirder

    Scientific phrases in layman's terms to help interpret complex research reports

    Thank you MJB and David, appreciate your encouragement! I think it would help greatly if it was put up as a Sticky, or something like this at least ! I still don't understand the terms fully obviously, but a quick reference like this would be useful.
  6. wolfbirder

    Scientific phrases in layman's terms to help interpret complex research reports

    Ok, I am no genius - a mere council worker ! I have tried to vaguely understand or interpret various reports including those regards Redpoll DNA and sub-species (though I gather 'sub-species' itself is a term that causes conflict, some feeling it is being used far too readily when there are...
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