logoalt Hacker News

Why problem statements aren't enough

32 pointsby mooredslast Friday at 1:57 AM10 commentsview on HN

Comments

nilirltoday at 2:27 PM

Scientists and consultants both build models.

The scientists do,

Step 1: Build Model

Step 2: Think of implications

Step 3: Check if observations make sense based on implications

Step 4: If wrong, refine model or go back to Step 1. If right, submit to other people and ask them to verify.

The consultants do,

Step 1: Build model.

Step 2: Tell people this is the right model.

show 1 reply
ericydtoday at 12:35 PM

[flagged]

show 2 replies
oliculipoliculalast Sunday at 6:17 AM

[dead]

show 1 reply