Word: sound
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...approach differs from other approaches in that it demands that action be based upon competent factual information. It is for this reason that research has always formed an important part of the Bureau program. Without accurate knowledge of the functional parts of the problem it is impossible to design sound principles or practices, and this is especially true in dealing with a new problem and one that is growing and changing so rapidly. All good university activities now incorporate research programs as an integral part of the processes of learning as witness public health and business administration among many others...
...Training Sound Minds...
...matter how valid research conclusions may be, they are impotent unless they are applied. This application can come only through minds that are trained in sound methods and practical application. Thus, as a part of its "scientific approach" the Bureau has emphasized its training program...
There has been no reason to modify the original belief that the ultimate solution of the traffic problem lies in sound principles, intelligently applied...
...this measure of authority. His regime has seldom been called inspired, yet he emerged from office with clean hands, which in Boston may be regarded as somewhat phenomenal. If he returns he will find fewer dollars in the treasury and more mouths to be fed, but the judgement and sound practical sense which he has gained in many years of legal experience seem capable of regulating city expenditures with economy as well as humanity...