Consequence Quote by Edwin Powell Hubble
“A scientist naturally and inevitably ... mulls over the data and guesses at a solution. He proceeds to testing of the guess by new data-predicting the consequences of the guess and then dispassionately inquiring whether or not the predictions are verified.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Scientific Method Lecture, 1950s (attributed)
A scientist should form hypotheses, test them with new data, and objectively verify predictions.
In simple terms: Test ideas with data and stay objective.
Embrace rigorous, unbiased experimentation.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- research labs
- clinical trials
- policy analysis
- product development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps ensure your conclusions remain unbiased?
- How do you handle unexpected results?
Human bias can affect interpretation.