Measurement Theory and Practice by David J. Hand - 9780470685679

Measurement Theory and PracticeThe World Through Quantification\nAuthor(s): David J. Hand\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9780470685679, 978-0470685679\nSynopsis\nWe live in a world of measurements. Measurements, be they of length, speed, weight, temperature, intelligence, income, endurance, greed, gross domestic product, quality of life, unemployment or skill at a job, are all numerical manifestations of the extent of some underlying attribute. They reflect the reality around us length and weight provide examples of systems that represent clear physical attributes. At the same time, measurements also define the reality around us psychometric tests and price inflation constitute both the definitions and the procedures for measuring these concepts. Altogether, measurements are central to our modern world and our view of it. This book explores the nature of measurement, investigating its different ki.