Cumulative Record: Definitive Edition (1999). Chapter 7: Are Theories of Learning Necessary. Quote 2 Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation Post published:May 14, 2021 Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day Certain statements are also theories simply to the extent that they are not yet facts. A scientist may guess at the result of an experiment before the experiment is carried out. (p. 69) You Might Also Like Upon Further Reflection. Chapter 4: Selection by Consequences Quote 10 April 30, 2020 Science and Human Behavior, Chapter 12: Punishment, Quote 6 July 14, 2016 About Behaviorism, Chapter 11: The Self and Others, Quote 4 July 13, 2017