"Far better an approximate answer to the right question, which is often vague, than the exact answer to the wrong question, which can always be made precise"
- John Tukey
About this Quote
This quote by John Tukey talks to the significance of asking the ideal questions. It suggests that it is better to have an approximate response to a concern that relates to the scenario, even if the concern is vague, than to have an exact response to a question that is not pertinent. This is because the specific answer to the wrong concern can be made exact, but it is not useful. It is better to have an approximate answer to the ideal concern, as it is more likely to be helpful and offer insight into the circumstance. This quote stresses the significance of asking the best questions in order to get the most beneficial answers. It is important to put in the time to consider the questions being asked and make sure they are relevant to the scenario.
This quote is written / told by John Tukey between June 16, 1915 and July 26, 2000. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA.
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