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  1. 07-Jan-2006, 03:28 #1
    tatun
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    Default meaning of this sentence?

    I don't understand the meaning of this sentence. Could you please explain it for me? "If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts."
  2. 07-Jan-2006, 05:30 #2
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    Default Re: meaning of this sentence?

    It's bad science, but it suggests that you can alter the facts so that the conform to the theory.
  3. 11-Jan-2006, 16:02 #3
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    Default Re: meaning of this sentence?

    Thanks a lot!!!
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