When You Read About Measurements Taken by Someone Else, You

question 11

Essay

When you read about measurements taken by someone else, you should not assume that they are measuring things the same way you think they should be measured.Give an example from the media where this problem might come up.

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Definitions:

Ayn Rand

A 20th-century Russian-American writer and philosopher best known for her philosophy of Objectivism and her novels "Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead."

Ethical Egoism

The thesis that people ought to act in their own self-interest.

Goldilocks Test

A metaphorical term used to describe a condition, situation, or decision that is 'just right', balancing all considerations optimally; derived from the Goldilocks and the Three Bears fairy tale.

Aristotle

An ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy, known for his comprehensive work that covered many subjects including metaphysics, ethics, logic, and biology.