Rational scale - Dynamic NPU Manual

Rational scale

Abbreviation None
Synonym Unitary ratio scale, ratio scale
Definition Rational scale (property) has a magnitude and can be divided by another property
Scope The value set is a set of numerical values. There is an absolute zero point.
Description

The numerical values of a quantity can be added, subtracted, multiplied and divided.

Note 1: Results have ISQ dimensions and measurement units.

Value set 0–∞
Reference
  1. Stevens SS. On the Theory of Scales of Measurement. Science. 1946;103(2684):677-680. doi:10.1126/science.103.2684.677
  2. Ferard G, Dybkaer R, Fuentes-Arderiu X. Compendium of Terminology and Nomenclature of Properties in Clinical Laboratory Sciences : Recommendations 2016. 1 ed: Royal Society of Chemistry; 2016. 182 p. doi:10.1039/9781782622451.
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