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"The analysis assumes that" or "The analysis assumed that" for factual statement
Hi teachers,
I know that we should use the present tense when talking about facts. However, in some instances I cannot decide which tense to use.
For example,
"The analysis assumes that a and b are independent of y."
"The analysis assumed that a and b are (were?) independent of y."
It is a fact that the analysis makes that assumption, yet the analysis was done in an earlier chapter.
"I am from University X."
"I was from University X."
It is a fact that I studied in University X and time won't change this fact, but it was also a couple of years ago.
Can anyone help me?
Thank you.
Hi teachers,
I know that we should use the present tense when talking about facts. However, in some instances I cannot decide which tense to use.
For example,
"The analysis assumes that a and b are independent of y."
"The analysis assumed that a and b are (were?) independent of y."
It is a fact that the analysis makes that assumption, yet the analysis was done in an earlier chapter.
"I am from University X."
"I was from University X."
It is a fact that I studied in University X and time won't change this fact, but it was also a couple of years ago.
Can anyone help me?
Thank you.
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