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11/22/2011 | 3:59:24 PM
Jeanne RossGÇÖs commentGǪ GÇÿGetting to one version of the truth GÇ£doesnGÇÖt have anything to do with accuracy, it has everything to do with declaring it,GÇ¥ is most interesting.
I always thought that the definition of truth had to do with absolutes, at least that is what I find when performing a basic search of several dictionaries. In fact, the common definitions of truth according to those sources is based on accuracy not on postulating, which is as I understand itGǪ GǣassumingGǥ something is true without proof.
I can agree that GÇ£getting to one version of a postulate doesnGÇÖt have anything to do with accuracy.GÇ¥
Hmmm. Would I rather be operated on by a surgeon that assumes what he/she is doing or a surgeon that knows what he/she is doing?
I certainly agree with identifying a source of information as a target, if you will, to focus efforts on the process of improvement. During the process of improvement, the target data should be tested though for accuracy. If the target data does not accurately represent the process, the target data should be re-evaluated for usefulness. Perhaps another data source will be identified during the improvement process that better represents what is attempting to be accomplished.
Best regards,
Dennis