Competition should not be for a share of the market-but to expand the market.
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Without theory, there are no questions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Theory shapes our understanding and the questions we seek to explore.
This quote by W. Edwards Deming highlights the integral role that theory plays in the pursuit of knowledge. It suggests that without a theoretical framework to guide us, we lack the foundation to formulate meaningful questions, making theory essential for inquiry and deeper understanding of complex ideas.
Themes
TheoryQuestionsKnowledgeUnderstandingInquiry
In practice
Example use cases
In a classroom discussion about scientific methods, this quote can remind students of the importance of theoretical frameworks.
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