[exmarine]

In principle, experiments aren't necessary for knowledge: whatever can happen is compulsory, so if you wait long enough, you will eventually observe every "special case".

Ummm, I don't think so. On what basis do you make such an outlandish statement. The law of statistical averages and science of probability comes into play here.

[Physicist]

The law of statistical averages and science of probability comes into play here.

Of course. What do you think I meant by "long enough"?

You tell me the probability of a thing occurring, and the precision to which you wish to measure the thing, and I can calculate "long enough" for you.

[B. Rabbit]

In principle, experiments aren't necessary for knowledge: whatever can happen is compulsory, so if you wait long enough, you will eventually observe every "special case". -PHYSICIST

Ummm, I don't think so. On what basis do you make such an outlandish statement. The law of statistical averages and science of probability comes into play here. -EXMARINE

I haven't been here long, but I do know not to get into an argument with Physicist (not that I disagree with anything he says). It is quite obvious to lurkers that he is of high intelligence and few can find flaws in his logic.