Accounts Quote by Max Planck
“An experiment is a question which science poses to Nature and a measurement is the recording of Nature's answer.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Scientific Method, Max Planck, 1915
Science frames inquiry as a question to nature and treats data as nature’s response.
In simple terms: Science asks questions, records answers.
Key Takeaway
Treat observations as answers to your questions.
Themes
science
inquiry
measurement
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research design
- laboratory experiments
- field studies
- data analysis
Key Concepts
empiricism
philosophy of science
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure your measurement reflects nature?
- What questions guide your experiments?
A Different Perspective
Measurements can be biased by instrument limits.
