Theories of Meaningfulness

This book examines the basis for measurement- how to measure what we measure and the meaning of what we measure. It is expected to appeal to those interested in measurement in the fields of psych, econ, med, edu, soc, & other applied social sciences.

Table des matières

Contents: R.D. Luce, Foreword. Introduction and Historical Background. Intuitive Theories of Meaningfulness. Axiomatic Set Theory. Axiomatic Generalizations of the Erlanger Program. Representational Theory of Measurement. Intrinsicness. Qualitativeness. Meaningfulness and the Axiom of Choice.

A propos de l'auteur

Louis Narens

Résumé

This book examines the basis for measurement- how to measure what we measure and the meaning of what we measure. It is expected to appeal to those interested in measurement in the fields of psych, econ, med, edu, soc, & other applied social sciences.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Louis Narens, Narens Louis
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 11.09.2014
• EAN: 9780415654562
• ISBN: 978-0-415-65456-2
• Pages: 480
• Thème: Scientific Psychology Series
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Psychologie, ésotérique, spiritualité, anthroposophie > Psychologie: général, ouvrages de référence; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sociologie > Général, dictionnaires; PSYCHOLOGY / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Research & Methodology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Psychological methodology, Social research and statistics