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Chemistry Quote by Michael Faraday

“Chemistry is necessarily an experimental science: its conclusions are drawn from data, and its principles supported by evidence from facts.” quote by Michael Faraday
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“Chemistry is necessarily an experimental science: its conclusions are drawn from data, and its principles supported by evidence from facts.”

Michael Faraday

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Source Lecture: Foundations of Chemistry, 1832

Science relies on experimental data and evidence; conclusions must be empirically supported.

In simple terms: Chemistry needs data and evidence.

Key Takeaway

Base conclusions on data.

Themes

science evidence methodology

Mood

analytical curious

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research
  • education
  • policy making

Key Concepts

philosophy of science experimental design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify data reliability?
  • What role does theory play?
A Different Perspective

Data can be misinterpreted or incomplete.

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