[pmiller2]

One thing I'd like to mention is that math and science profs rarely mind being corrected when they're wrong (assuming it's done respectfully). I've seen profs in other disciplines become positively incensed when a student tried to challenge what the professor was saying, but I've never seen a math or science prof do so. Your mileage may vary (and I admit this is really nothing more than anecdotal evidence of anything), but I think it says something about the culture of science vs other disciplines.

[eru]

I can verify this for my math profs. I guess it has something to do with coming closer to `one single truth' in math than every where else.