Experiments Quote by Claude Bernard
“Experiment is fundamentally only induced observation.”
About This Quote
Experiment is essentially a form of guided observation to test hypotheses.
In simple terms: Experiment = guided observation.
Design experiments to observe phenomena.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- laboratory work
- field studies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What variables must be controlled?
- How does observation inform theory?
Observations can be biased without controls.