Critical appraisal: "a single male ancestor?"
Reconciliation challenge — definition
There is a body of scientific evidence that people are not descended from a single male ancestor. Acts 17:26 includes the statement that God “made from one [man/source/stock(?)], every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth”. Can these be reconciled? User:Prue
Criteria
Clear Aims
The aims of the research question or problem must be clear to the audience. Terms used should be clearly defined, especially if they are new or can be used in different ways.
- Bruce — yes, depending as always on what "reconcile" means: it's ultimately a personal judgement.
- Paul — This is specific and in scope.
Unbiased
Is the question biased? Is an answer or view presupposed?
- Bruce — no
Respectful
Is the question respectful? Is the question slanderous, insulting or provocative?
- Bruce — yes, respectful; no the rest.
Focused
Is the question too broad or too narrow?
- Bruce — No. It is narrow, but that's good.
Feasible
Is the question able to be researched/answered?
- Bruce — not to a final conclusion; yes beyond reasonable doubt.
Relevant
Is the question relevant and useful to answer? Is there a related question that would be more interesting or more informative or more relevant to the audience?
- Bruce — yes & no.
