Caprice Quote by Hermann Ebbinghaus
“The constant flux and caprice of mental events do not admit of the establishment of stable experimental conditions.”
About This Quote
Mental experiences are so variable that stable experimental setups are impossible.
In simple terms: Thoughts change too much for stable experiments.
Account for variability.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- psychology research
- clinical trials
- data analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can researchers design robust studies?
- What limits does this impose on conclusions?