Finishedness for science

what is the perfect experiment?

Maxwell - 2017

OED dictionary definitionperfect

adjectivepə f kt/ˈ ː ɪ1.having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be

practical issues -

timescale: - beginning - middle - end

narrative

appropriate materials

budget

ideas where do they come from?what is the role of research?are ideas moulded to ‘consider’ the

interests of your supervisor?

why are you attempting to explore what you are choosing to exploring?

intention moneyfamesaving the world

what is the role of outcomes in relation to inputs?

contentdesignlayoutform/structure

how does the content relate to your intention?

materialschoice of value of materialshierarchy fashionusefulness

are certain materials more important?

physical qualities of materials

appearanceweighttexturecoloursize

is there a relationship between the materials you use and your expectation of materials?

factors effecting choicefunction - functionalitytimescalebudgetaudience

how important is belief?

location - space labprocesses uses the field

how does the space inform the work?

the teamstrengthsweaknessplayersskill sets

needs of stakeholders

how does the collaborative process drive the work?

emotional engagement process v outcomerisk ambition

how important is failure?

positioning riskwhere on the TRL does it reside?

bad science done wellgood science done badly

Do the routes from Academia to Industry need to be strong?

finishing

“art is never finished, only abandoned”.when is the work completed? targets - targeted

How important is finishedness?

so

You are to make a diagram or equation to illustrate the perfect experiment.

what do you need from an experiment to make it perfect?

what judgements do you make?

what makes it finished?

what elements/factors would you have in your diagram or equation?

ideasIntention + ?

materials x

content

budget

fame

< finish >

Ideas + intention =

money

space

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