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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

  • research
  • education

Putting it to work

  • verify data before drawing conclusions

Questions to consider

  • How do we ensure facts are correctly applied?

Another view

Facts alone are insufficient without proper interpretation.

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