RE: Shining example.

Subject: RE: Shining example.
From: "Van Putten, Dirk" <Dvanputten@lodanwest.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:36:21 -0700

> Why was Dr. Deming so adamnant about "No example ever proves a theory"?
I've seen him on several occasions shun questions about examples of good
practice.  What was going through 
> his mind I wonder?

Could it be as simple as a theory should be supported by more than one data
point (example)? The quote is not in the plural; examples.

The Merriam Webster Dictionary, Theory: a plausible or scientifically
acceptable general principle offered to explain observed facts.

Now, what is an "observed fact"? (I ask this rhetorically.)

Regards, Dirk van Putten
dvanputten@lodanwest.com

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