Expensive Quote by Martin Fleischmann
“It is not necessarily true that expensive experiments are not worthwhile doing but there are plenty of rather cheap experiments which are certainly worth doing.”
About This Quote
Source Paper: Scientific methodology, 1975
Cheap experiments can be valuable despite expensive ones being impressive.
In simple terms: Cheap experiments can be valuable.
Balance cost with experimental insight.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- lab work
- field studies
- product development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you prioritize cost over precision?
- How can low‑budget studies remain credible?
Cheap experiments may lack rigor.