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“How dangerous it is to reason from insufficient data.” quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
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“How dangerous it is to reason from insufficient data.”

Arthur Conan Doyle

About This Quote

Source Story: The Adventure of the Speckled Band, 1892

Reasoning without enough evidence leads to false conclusions and potential danger.

In simple terms: Bad data causes bad decisions.

Key Takeaway

Gather sufficient evidence before deciding.

Themes

critical thinking logic risk assessment

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

advisory philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research
  • investigations
  • policy making
  • medical diagnosis
  • financial investing

Key Concepts

epistemology probability theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you identify when data is inadequate?
  • What safeguards can prevent hasty conclusions?
A Different Perspective

Insufficient data may still be the only available information.

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