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“When you see data, doubt [them]! When you see measurements, doubt them!” quote by Kaoru Ishikawa
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“When you see data, doubt [them]! When you see measurements, doubt them!”

Kaoru Ishikawa

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Data and measurements can be misleading; always question their accuracy and context before trusting them.

In simple terms: Question data and measurements.

Key Takeaway

Never accept numbers at face value.

Themes

critical thinking quality skepticism

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

advisory cautionary

When to use this quote

  • scientific research
  • business analytics
  • engineering design
  • policy making

Key Concepts

measurement error bias interpretation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions underlie your data?
  • How could measurement bias affect your conclusions?
A Different Perspective

Data may be accurate but still irrelevant to the problem.

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