What is the relevance to scientific research of the statement "Methods/means are more important than Results" - Mahatma Gandhi?

Rakesh Yashroy @Rakesh_Yashroy

10 October 2013 0 3K Report

Without strictly following exact methodology and controls, research results obtained can be misleading.

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