Quote by David Lewis-Williams

Scientists do not collect data randomly and utterly comprehensively. The data they collect are only those that they consider relevant to some hypothesis or theory.

Scientists do not collect data randomly and utterly comprehe

Summary

This quote highlights that scientists have a purposeful approach to data collection. They do not gather information haphazardly or include every piece of data available. Instead, scientists focus specifically on collecting data that is deemed relevant to the hypothesis or theory they are investigating. By doing so, they aim to ensure that the data they analyze are directly connected to the research questions at hand, thus enhancing the meaningfulness and efficiency of their scientific inquiry.

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Science Theory Hypothesis Data

By David Lewis-Williams

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