Methodology matters. If you use poor methodology to come t…
Methodology matters.
If you use poor methodology to come to conclusions, your conclusions will be poor quality as a result.
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In that example, 2+2 does = 4, despite the fact that the conclusion doesn't follow from the supplied reasoning (it is a non-sequitur.)
A worthwhile addendum: Just because you have a poor methodology doesn't mean you must come to poor conclusions.
A conclusion can be true even if the method used to arrive at that conclusion is in error.
Example: 2+2=4 because Carl is a four letter word.