80-115 Freshman Seminar: Measurement and Methodology

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This is intended as an introduction to the theory of measurement. How are units chosen Under what conditions do qualitative relationships determine quantitative ones We shall investigate theories of extensive measurement, with and without error. Applications will be taken from the natural and social sciences. Prerequisites None specifically however, students should have background in elementary logic and be comfortable with taking mathematical approaches to conceptual problems.

Prerequisites: none listed

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