Cases Quote by Ronald Fisher
“... no scientific worker has a fixed level of significance at which from year to year, and in all circumstances, he rejects hypotheses; he rather gives his mind to each particular case in the light of his evidence and his ideas.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Statistical Methods for Research Workers, 1925
Fisher argues that scientists should evaluate each hypothesis on its own merits, guided by evidence rather than fixed standards.
In simple terms: Scientists should judge each case individually based on evidence.
Key Takeaway
Assess evidence case‑by‑case.
Themes
science
methodology
critical thinking
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
academic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research design
- peer review
- policy making
- clinical trials
- academic publishing
Key Concepts
statistics
hypothesis testing
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance consistency with flexibility in evaluation?
- When might a fixed standard be beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Rigid thresholds can ignore nuanced data.
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