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What does it mean?
Scientists should seek underlying causes rather than just recording surface facts.
In plain terms
Don't just record facts; dig into why they happen.
What can you take from it?
Seek the root cause, not just the surface detail.

Where it applies

  • research work
  • problem solving
  • critical thinking

Putting it to work

  • ask why
  • dig deeper
  • question assumptions

Questions to consider

  • What mysteries lie beneath your current work?
  • Are you recording or investigating?

Another view

Surface data is sometimes all that is available or necessary.

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