Technical Assessment and Measurement in the Built Environment Quiz
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According to Lord Kelvin William Thomson, what is essential in learning any subject in physical science?

  • Understanding the theoretical concepts first
  • Memorizing historical data related to the subject
  • Relying on qualitative descriptions
  • Finding principles of numerical reckoning and practicable methods for measuring some quality (correct)

    • According to Prof. Giancarlo PAGANIN, what does the ability to express something in numbers indicate?

  • Creative interpretation
  • Understanding and knowledge about the subject (correct)
  • Theoretical expertise
  • Rigorous memorization of facts

    • What did Lord Kelvin William Thomson imply about knowledge that cannot be expressed in numbers?

  • It is comprehensive and complete
  • It is the beginning of knowledge
  • It is advanced science
  • It is meager and unsatisfactory (correct)

    • According to Prof. Giancarlo PAGANIN, what does the ability to measure indicate about one's knowledge?

    <p>It indicates a meaningful level of knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Prof. Giancarlo PAGANIN emphasize in relation to 'quality' in the context of assessment and measurement?

    <p>Measuring some quality is important</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prof. Giancarlo PAGANIN emphasized the importance of being able to measure and express qualities in numbers in the context of physical science

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Lord Kelvin William Thomson, when you can measure what you are speaking about and express it in numbers, you have advanced to the state of Science

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ability to measure and express in numbers indicates a comprehensive knowledge according to Prof. Giancarlo PAGANIN

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lord Kelvin William Thomson suggested that knowledge that cannot be expressed in numbers is of little value

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prof. Giancarlo PAGANIN implied that the ability to measure and express in numbers is the beginning of knowledge in physical science

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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