Dangerous Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
“How dangerous it is to reason from insufficient data.”
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.
Gather sufficient evidence before deciding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- investigations
- policy making
- medical diagnosis
- financial investing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify when data is inadequate?
- What safeguards can prevent hasty conclusions?
Insufficient data may still be the only available information.