Balance Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
“We balance probabilities and choose the most likely. It is the scientific use of the imagination.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Role of Imagination in Science, 1905
Scientific progress relies on imaginative speculation guided by probabilistic reasoning.
In simple terms: Science uses imagination with probabilities.
Combine data with creative hypothesis testing.
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When to use this quote
- researcher
- student
- inventor
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions limit your hypotheses?
- How do you test imaginative ideas?
Imagination may overlook empirical constraints.