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Experiments Quote by Claude Bernard

“In the philosophic sense, observation shows and experiment teaches.” quote by Claude Bernard
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“In the philosophic sense, observation shows and experiment teaches.”

Claude Bernard

About This Quote

Source Book: Introduction to the Study of Experimental Medicine, Claude Bernard, 1865

Observation reveals facts; experiments explain underlying mechanisms.

In simple terms: Seeing shows, testing explains.

Key Takeaway

Use both observation and experiment.

Themes

science methodology knowledge

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • laboratory research
  • field studies
  • clinical trials
  • educational labs

Key Concepts

empiricism causality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What observations become questions?
  • How to design unbiased experiments?
A Different Perspective

Experiments can be limited by bias or ethics.

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