Personal equation
From Library of Congress Subject Headings
Personal equation
URI(s)
- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85100094
- info:lc/authorities/sh85100094
- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/sh85100094#concept
Instance Of
Scheme Membership(s)
Collection Membership(s)
Variants
- Equation, Personal
Broader Terms
Related Terms
Sources
- found: Web. 3 (personal equation: 1) a constant or systematic deviation from an assumed correct observational result depending upon the personal qualities of the observer; 2) a variation of judgment or method occasioned by individual bias or limitation or tempermental qualities of individuals)
- found: Am. heritage dict. (personal equation: 1) those characteristics of a person that cause variation in observation, judgment, and reasoning; 2) an allowance or adjustment made for such variation)
LC Classification
- QB153
Change Notes
- 2005-08-15: new
- 2005-09-29: revised
Alternate Formats
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