296 GENERAL SCIENCE 



There are ways of acquiring and applying knowledge that are pecu- 

 liarly scientific, and not least of the worth of a training in science studies 

 is a "scientific attitude" of mind toward all the affairs in life. One of 

 its characteristics is in basing opinions upon facts only, and in testing 

 out these opinions to see that they are in accord with facts. This 

 requires ability to collect and associate all available information gained 

 from personal experiences, from experimental work, and from books. 

 Conclusions thus reached may be followed in any of the affairs of life 

 with reasonable assurance of success. 



