Quote by John Tukey

An approximate answer to the right problem is worth a good deal more than an exact answer to an approximate problem.

An approximate answer to the right problem is worth a good d

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of focusing on solving the correct problem rather than getting an exact answer to a slightly different or inaccurate problem. It suggests that finding an approximate solution to the right problem can have more value than obtaining an exact solution to a problem that is not aligned with the true issue at hand. The quote promotes the concept of prioritizing problem-solving efforts and directing them towards addressing the root cause rather than getting caught up in details that may not be relevant.

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