Experiments Quote by Donald Cram
“An investigator starts research in a new field with faith, a foggy idea, and a few wild experiments. Eventually the interplay of negative and positive results guides the work. By the time the research is completed, he or she knows how it should have been started and conducted.”
About This Quote
Research begins with intuition and tentative experiments, and through mixed outcomes, the method refines itself, leading to a clearer, optimal approach.
In simple terms: Research starts vague, improves with results.
Key Takeaway
Embrace trial and error to refine methods.
Themes
science
methodology
learning
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- lab work
- field studies
- product development
- academic research
Key Concepts
experimental design
iterative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How do failures inform future experiments?
- What role does intuition play in science?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate the value of negative results.
