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“My findings may not be watertight, but they are more than seaworthy.” quote by Bryan Caplan
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““My findings may not be watertight, but they are more than seaworthy.””

Bryan Caplan

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Source Interview: Podcast with EconTalk, 2022

The speaker admits his research isn’t perfectly airtight, yet it’s robust enough to be useful.

In simple terms: Research isn’t perfect but still valuable.

Key Takeaway

Accept useful work despite imperfections.

Themes

research rigor practicality

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

academic practical

When to use this quote

  • academic publishing
  • policy analysis
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

economics methodology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance rigor with relevance?
  • When is “good enough” acceptable?
A Different Perspective

Imperfect data can mislead decisions.

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