Write an essay on measurement, in which you demonstrate your understanding of the reading assignments, including but not confined to the following issues.

(1) What is a measurement?
(2) What is a measurement scale?
(3) How is measurement related to numbers?

You are invited to discuss matter related to earlier homework assignments on numbers and numeration.

In this connection, the following readings are pertinent.

(1) [Hardegree, "Measurement"]
(2) [Hardegree, "Additive Scales"]
(3) [Shaveitz, "Length Measurement"]

Note: I regard this as a take-home exam that evaluates your mastery of the material in the reading assignments, as well as your ability to write cogently, clearly, and grammatically.

The following are required:

(1) a word-processed document (e.g., Microsoft Word; Microsoft Works Users please convert to RTF)
(2) with a title
(3) with your name
(4) single-spaced
(5) not longer than two pages
(6) delivered to me as an attachment to an email
(7) file must be named as follows -- last-name+hw3
(8) delivered by 11:59 p.m. on the due date