Assumptions

Of which Dake wrote;

“It is therefore necessary to be extremely cautious when making physical assumptions and the most convincing reservoir studies are those containing the least number”

Practice – p3

“Finally considering the importance attached to assumptions it is mandatory that they be listed and rationalized right at the start of any study report – if for no other reason than to permit the reader the choice of whether to explore the text further or not”

Practice – p3