10 Questions
According to Lord Kelvin William Thomson, what is essential in learning any subject in physical science?
Finding principles of numerical reckoning and practicable methods for measuring some quality
According to Prof. Giancarlo PAGANIN, what does the ability to express something in numbers indicate?
Understanding and knowledge about the subject
What did Lord Kelvin William Thomson imply about knowledge that cannot be expressed in numbers?
It is meager and unsatisfactory
According to Prof. Giancarlo PAGANIN, what does the ability to measure indicate about one's knowledge?
It indicates a meaningful level of knowledge
What did Prof. Giancarlo PAGANIN emphasize in relation to 'quality' in the context of assessment and measurement?
Measuring some quality is important
Prof. Giancarlo PAGANIN emphasized the importance of being able to measure and express qualities in numbers in the context of physical science
True
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
True
The ability to measure and express in numbers indicates a comprehensive knowledge according to Prof. Giancarlo PAGANIN
True
Lord Kelvin William Thomson suggested that knowledge that cannot be expressed in numbers is of little value
True
Prof. Giancarlo PAGANIN implied that the ability to measure and express in numbers is the beginning of knowledge in physical science
True
Test your knowledge of technical assessment and measurement in the built environment with this quiz. Explore principles of numerical reckoning and practicable methods for measuring qualities connected with physical science. This quiz is a great resource for MSc students in the "Management of Built Environment" program.
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