Discourse on measurement.

Authors :: Pedersen AP
Kellen D
Mayo-Wilson C
Davis-Stober CP
Dunn JC
Khan MA
Stinchcombe MB
Kalish ML
Tentori K
Haaf J
Source :: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America [Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A] 2025 Feb 04; Vol. 122 (5), pp. e2401229121. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Jan 27.
Publication Year :: 2025
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.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests statement:The authors declare no competing interest.

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1091-6490
Volume :: 122
Issue :: 5
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 39869800
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2401229121