PRECISION: A SCIENTIFIC VICE.

Abstract

A widely-held semantic misconception of precision is described. The semantic error that results is sometimes deliberate, sometimes less conscious. In either case, it leads to an over-emphasis on precision when the real quality of interest is accuracy. The implications of this over-emphasis for scientific endeavor are explored, and a recommendation is made. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 17, 1965
Accession Number
AD0622006

Entities

People

  • G. H. Perry

Organizations

  • System Development Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Precision

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Systems Analysis and Design