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Fetzer's insistence on clarity in the terminology used by Wood led to a broader discussion on what constitutes evidence and theory in scientific discourse. He asserted that empirical evidence must be supported by a theory that explains it, suggesting that Wood's work ceases to be purely evidential when it implies a particular narrative.
Wood responded defensively, reiterating that her focus lies strictly with evidence, maintaining that others may wish to divert attention from that central theme. She believes that some in the discourse aim instead to suppress her findings rather than engage with the content and implications of her research.