Measurement literacy is required for strong scientific reasoning, effective experimental design, conceptual and empirical validation of measurement quantities, and the intelligible interpretation of error in theory construction. This discourse examines how issues in measurement are posed and resolved and addresses potential misunderstandings. Examples drawn from across the sciences are used to show that measurement literacy promotes the goals of scientific discourse and provides the necessary foundation for carving out perspectives and carrying out interventions in science.

Measurement literacy is required for strong scientific reasoning, effective experimental design, conceptual and empirical validation of measurement quantities, and the intelligible interpretation of error in theory construction. This discourse examines how issues in measurement are posed and resolved and addresses potential misunderstandings. Examples drawn from across the sciences are used to show that measurement literacy promotes the goals of scientific discourse and provides the necessary foundation for carving out perspectives and carrying out interventions in science.

Discourse on measurement / Pedersen, A. P.; Kellen, D.; Mayo-Wilson, C.; Davis-Stober, C. P.; Dunn, J. C.; Khan, M. A.; Stinchcombe, M. B.; Kalish, M. L.; Tentori, K.; Haaf, J.. - In: PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. - ISSN 1091-6490. - 122:5(2025). [10.1073/pnas.2401229121]

Discourse on measurement

Khan M. A.;Tentori K.;
2025-01-01

Abstract

Measurement literacy is required for strong scientific reasoning, effective experimental design, conceptual and empirical validation of measurement quantities, and the intelligible interpretation of error in theory construction. This discourse examines how issues in measurement are posed and resolved and addresses potential misunderstandings. Examples drawn from across the sciences are used to show that measurement literacy promotes the goals of scientific discourse and provides the necessary foundation for carving out perspectives and carrying out interventions in science.
2025
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Pedersen, A. P.; Kellen, D.; Mayo-Wilson, C.; Davis-Stober, C. P.; Dunn, J. C.; Khan, M. A.; Stinchcombe, M. B.; Kalish, M. L.; Tentori, K.; Haaf, J....espandi
Discourse on measurement / Pedersen, A. P.; Kellen, D.; Mayo-Wilson, C.; Davis-Stober, C. P.; Dunn, J. C.; Khan, M. A.; Stinchcombe, M. B.; Kalish, M. L.; Tentori, K.; Haaf, J.. - In: PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. - ISSN 1091-6490. - 122:5(2025). [10.1073/pnas.2401229121]
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