[corkoman]

You knew, of course, that additional research is needed. That phrase (or variations thereon) sneaks its way into every scientific study notice.

Its such a cop-out. I say the end of a paper should have a statement like "That's the deal man, prove me wrong." Or something similarly provocative.

[OldPossum]

I like that approach. I guess I am not nuanced enough. I too like declarative sentences, unlike the stuff that comes out of the scientific community.