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What is measurement?
What is measurement?
- The classification of objects or events based on their attributes
- The quantification of attributes of an object or event for comparison (correct)
- The identification of objects or events in a specific context
- The evaluation of the importance of objects or events
In which fields do measurements not apply to nominal properties?
In which fields do measurements not apply to nominal properties?
- Natural sciences and engineering (correct)
- Technology and trade
- Statistics and social sciences
- Quantitative research and technology
What are the multiple levels of measurements in statistics and social sciences?
What are the multiple levels of measurements in statistics and social sciences?
- Quantitative, qualitative, comparative, and relative scales
- Nominal, absolute, comparative, and qualitative scales
- Nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio scales (correct)
- Absolute, relative, comparative, and ordinal scales
What is the scope and application of measurement dependent on?
What is the scope and application of measurement dependent on?
What is measurement considered a cornerstone of?
What is measurement considered a cornerstone of?
What is the base unit of length and distance in the International System of Units (SI)?
What is the base unit of length and distance in the International System of Units (SI)?
In which year was the meter defined as the distance traveled by light in 1/299 792 458 of a second?
In which year was the meter defined as the distance traveled by light in 1/299 792 458 of a second?
What was the original definition of the meter in 1793?
What was the original definition of the meter in 1793?
In 1960, the meter was redefined in terms of a certain number of wavelengths of a certain emission line of which element?
In 1960, the meter was redefined in terms of a certain number of wavelengths of a certain emission line of which element?
What was the material of the International prototype metre established in 1889?
What was the material of the International prototype metre established in 1889?
What is the current definition of a meter?
What is the current definition of a meter?
In what year was the meter redefined in terms of a certain number of wavelengths of a certain emission line of krypton-86?
In what year was the meter redefined in terms of a certain number of wavelengths of a certain emission line of krypton-86?
What was the original definition of a meter in 1793?
What was the original definition of a meter in 1793?
What was the International prototype metre made of in 1889?
What was the International prototype metre made of in 1889?
What caused the slight modification in the definition of the meter in 2019?
What caused the slight modification in the definition of the meter in 2019?
What is the base unit in the International System of Units (SI) for length?
What is the base unit in the International System of Units (SI) for length?
What is the length of a kilometre in metres?
What is the length of a kilometre in metres?
Which system of units has the basic unit of centimetre?
Which system of units has the basic unit of centimetre?
What is the length of a yard in metres (approximately)?
What is the length of a yard in metres (approximately)?
What is the reference standard for measurement of length?
What is the reference standard for measurement of length?
What is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI)?
What is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI)?
What is the approximate length of a kilometre in metres?
What is the approximate length of a kilometre in metres?
Which system of units has the basic unit of centimetre?
Which system of units has the basic unit of centimetre?
What is the length of a yard in metres (approximately)?
What is the length of a yard in metres (approximately)?
What are the most common units of length in modern use?
What are the most common units of length in modern use?
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