Originally Posted by
rjw242
As a scientist, I'll just point out that robust conclusions most certainly can be drawn from a single data point (though not saying that's what was done in this particular case). Especially if that data point contradicts a standing hypothesis.
As a scientist, I partially agree with you: not
specially (as you says), but
only if contradicting a standing theory. It could be, on the other hand, corroboration for a standing hypothesis.
And we both agree that that was not what was done by the OP.