Experiment Quote by Albert Einstein
“No amount of experimentation can ever prove me right; a single experiment can prove me wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Einstein
A single contrary experiment disproves a theory, regardless of many supporting ones.
In simple terms: One counterexample can refute a claim.
Seek falsifiable evidence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- hypothesis testing
- academic debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you design robust tests?
- What role does replication play?
A single experiment may not capture complexity.