Action Quote by Robert Barany
“As soon as I had proved this and, of course, also the normal pointing action and reactions in all other extremities and joints, I stopped the experiment.”
About This Quote
Source Scientific Paper: Human Motor Control, 2010
The researcher halted an experiment after confirming expected joint movements, illustrating scientific caution after validation.
In simple terms: Stopped testing once results matched expectations.
Key Takeaway
Validate before extending experiments.
Themes
research methodology
skepticism
efficiency
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
academic
technical
When to use this quote
- lab studies
- clinical trials
- engineering tests
- education labs
Key Concepts
experimental design
motor physiology
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you stop an experiment?
- How do you decide enough data is enough?
A Different Perspective
Further testing might reveal hidden variables.
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