- From: Alex Rousskov <rousskov@measurement-factory.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2003 09:29:14 -0700 (MST)
- To: www-qa@w3.org
On Tue, 4 Nov 2003, Al Gilman wrote: > <draft > class="strawman glossaryEntry notDefinition"> > > A <term class="general">test</term> is a repeatable procedure for confirming > or denying the truth value of a proposition. > > A proposition is <term class="general">testable</term> if there is such a > procedure that leaves little doubt as to the truth value of the proposition > after the procedure has been applied. > > </draft> I think the version that started this threat is a bit more accurate and positive (which is good for human perception). Rephrasing using your style: A proposition is testable if there is such a procedure that assesses the truth value of a proposition with a high enough confidence level. Whether the confidence level is measurable and what confidence level is high enough depends on the proposition and its framework. Alex.
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