Description Quote by Boris Sidis
“Science is the description of phenomena and the formulation of their relations.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Psychology of the Mind, 1912
Science explains observable events and connects them through relationships.
In simple terms: Science describes and links phenomena.
Focus on observable relations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research design
- data analysis
- theory building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What relationships are hidden behind observations?
- How to balance description with causation?
Overemphasis on description can ignore underlying mechanisms.