The process for formulating scientific theories

 

This post is supposed to answer the question of why you can't just propose a theory based on anecdotal evidence, and rather must be an observation that explains nature to it's most specific measurable value. Of course, it has it's uses, it just may not be practical everyday general knowldege - but it's still useful skill, as without it, you wouldn't be able to enjoy the luxury (or rather tortous I'd say, as studying science is better than a reward punishment phase) of using common sense, as this common sense may lead you to cancer, or worse: death.

Keywords: it's about the how, not the what; anecdotal evidence, journey not destination, answering the "how" not the "what,"