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What does it mean?
In scientific inquiry, all facts hold equal weight regardless of perceived importance.
In plain terms
Science treats small facts the same as big ones.
What can you take from it?
Value all data equally in scientific work.

Where it applies

  • research
  • data analysis
  • scientific method

Putting it to work

  • record all data
  • avoid bias

Questions to consider

  • What makes a fact important?
  • How do you prioritize data?

Another view

Some facts may be irrelevant to specific questions.

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