Facts are the air of scientists. Without them you can never fly.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote likens facts to air for scientists, essential for their work.
- In plain terms
- Facts are essential for scientific work.
- What can you take from it?
- Base conclusions on solid evidence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we ensure facts are correctly applied?
Another view
Facts alone are insufficient without proper interpretation.
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