rubbish in, rubbish out

If the data entered is inaccurate, the results will be too, no matter how sophisticated the machine or program is. We need to get accurate results, so please check your data thoroughly before entering it in the system—rubbish in, rubbish out, after all.

See also: out, rubbish

See also:

come up dry
a mixed blessing
you (can) catch more flies with honey than (with) vinegar
You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar
you will catch more flies with honey than (with) vinegar
catch more flies with honey than vinegar, one can
a numbers game
a/the numbers game
meat grinder
triple whammy

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