Accounts Quote by William Ian Beardmore Beveridge
“Paradoxical as it may at first appear, the fact is that, as W. H. George has said, scientific research is an art, not a science.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Scientific Method, 1950s
Research involves creativity, intuition, and judgment, not just systematic data collection.
In simple terms: Science needs artistic insight.
Key Takeaway
Embrace creativity in research.
Themes
creativity
methodology
science
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- laboratory work
- policy analysis
- academic research
- innovation projects
Key Concepts
epistemology
artistic intuition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance intuition with empirical testing?
- What role does imagination play in scientific breakthroughs?
A Different Perspective
Artistic approach may overlook rigorous validation.
