Finagle's Rules
Ever since the first scientific experiment, man has been
plagued by the increasing antagonism of nature. It
seems only right that nature should be logical and neat,
but experience has shown that this is not the case. A
further series of rules has been formulated, designed to
help man accept the pigheadedness of nature.
Rule 1: To study a subject best, understand it
thoroughly before you start.
Rule 2: Always keep a record of data. It indicates
you've been working.
Rule 3: Always draw your curves, then plot the reading.
Rule 4: In case of doubt, make it sound convincing.
Rule 5: Experiments should be reproducible. They
should all fail in the same way.
Rule 6: Do not believe in miracles. Rely on them.
