Correct Quote by Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf
“The information was correct but the interpretations were not.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Data Analysis Review, 2018
Points out that factual accuracy does not guarantee correct interpretation.
In simple terms: Correct data, wrong conclusions.
Question assumptions behind data.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research review
- policy making
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify interpretations?
- What safeguards prevent misreading data?
Interpretations can be influenced by bias.