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Peer reviewedWitt, William – Journal of Communication, 1976
Examines a study that suggests that quantification, defined as numerical data, increases textual difficulty and thereby discourages resolving scientific problems through public action. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes, Problem Solving
