Re: PROPOSED DEFINITION OF "objective"

So how do we define "knowledge of the relevant tech and test methods"? i.e.
how do people qualify to have their opinions considered or not in weighing up
whether 80% agree?

cheers

Charles

On Thu, 29 Nov 2001, Gregg Vanderheiden wrote:


  At the telecon meeting today we reached consensus on the following
  definition for objective.

  If 80% or more of people who have knowledge of the relevant tech and
  test methods would agree in their judgment



  This is what we would use to test our guidelines or components for
  objectivity.


  It is posted here for comment.



  Gregg

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