Measurement: A Very Short Introduction by David J. Hand (English) Paperback Book

Description: Measurement by David J. Hand This Very Short Introduction explores the concept of measurement, its mathematical underpinnings, and its wide range of application from the sciences and social sciences to economics and commerce. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Measurement is a fundamental concept that underpins almost every aspect of the modern world. It is central to the sciences, social sciences, medicine, and economics, but it affects everyday life. We measure everything - from the distance of far-off galaxies to the temperature of the air, levels of risk, political majorities, taxes, blood pressure, IQ, and weight. The history of measurement goes back to the ancient world, and its story has been one of gradualstandardization. Today there are different types of measurement, levels of accuracy, and systems of units, applied in different contexts. Measurement involves notions of variability, accuracy, reliability,and error, and challenges such as the measurement of extreme values.In this Very Short Introduction, David Hand explains the common mathematical framework underlying all measurement, the main approaches to measurement, and the challenges involved. Following a brief historical account of measurement, he discusses measurement as used in the physical sciences and engineering, the life sciences and medicine, the social and behavioural sciences, economics, business,and public policy.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books arethe perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Notes Explains the basic mathematical framework behind measurement. The 500th title in this series. Author Biography David Hand was Professor of Statistics at the Open University and then at Imperial, until 2012. He is now Emeritus Professor of Mathematics and Senior Research Investigator. He has written 17 books, both academic and more popular. His books include Statistics VSI (OUP, 2008), The Wellbeing of Nations (Wiley, 2014), and most recently, The Improbability Principle (Scientific American, 2014). Table of Contents 1: A brief history2: What is measurement?3: Measurement in the physical sciences and engineering4: Measurement in the life sciences, medicine, and health5: Measurement in the behavioural sciences6: Social sciences, economics, business, and public policy7: And beyondReferencesFurther ReadingIndex Long Description Measurement is a fundamental concept that underpins almost every aspect of the modern world. It is central to the sciences, social sciences, medicine, and economics, but it affects everyday life. We measure everything - from the distance of far-off galaxies to the temperature of the air, levels of risk, political majorities, taxes, blood pressure, IQ, and weight. The history of measurement goes back to the ancient world, and its story has been one of gradualstandardization. Today there are different types of measurement, levels of accuracy, and systems of units, applied in different contexts. Measurement involves notions of variability, accuracy, reliability,and error, and challenges such as the measurement of extreme values.In this Very Short Introduction, David Hand explains the common mathematical framework underlying all measurement, the main approaches to measurement, and the challenges involved. Following a brief historical account of measurement, he discusses measurement as used in the physical sciences and engineering, the life sciences and medicine, the social and behavioural sciences, economics, business,and public policy.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books arethe perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Feature Explains the basic mathematical framework behind measurementProvides a brief account of the history of units and measurementExamines the application of measurement in the physical and life sciences, medicine, social and behavioural sciences, economics, commerce, and public policyPart of the Very Short Introductions series - over seven million copies sold worldwide Details ISBN0198779569 Author David J. Hand Publisher Oxford University Press Series Very Short Introductions Year 2016 ISBN-10 0198779569 ISBN-13 9780198779568 Format Paperback Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 530.8 Short Title MEASUREMENT A VERY SHORT INTRO Language English Media Book Residence ENK Affiliation Open Univ., UK Biometrics Unit, London Univ., Institute of Psychiatry Pages 144 Publication Date 2016-10-06 UK Release Date 2016-10-06 NZ Release Date 2016-10-06 Illustrations 7 black and white images Imprint Oxford University Press Audience General AU Release Date 2016-10-19 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100465397;

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