Significance of Scale
Synonyms: Range, Scope, Proportion, Magnitude, Size, Intensity, Degree, Measure, Gauge
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Hindu concept of 'Scale'
In Hinduism, "Scale" signifies a measuring tool utilized by the Adhvaryu priest for precise measurements of the Mahavedi, ensuring accurate ritual preparations during sacrificial ceremonies, reflecting the importance of precision in spiritual practices.
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) The measuring tool used by the Adhvaryu to measure the Mahavedi crosswise.[1]
The concept of Scale in scientific sources
Scale in this context refers to the Malay PSS-10-C, a tool developed to measure perceived stress levels associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring its reliability and validity for assessing stress in the regional population.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to the CHAOS-6, which is a measurement tool, and the study aimed to validate this scale for measuring chaos in the lives of Malay speakers.[2] (2) The scale refers to the overall measure or instrument, the ICAST-CH-M, which is used to assess the experiences of children, and its reliability and validity are examined through statistical analysis.[3] (3) A scale is a measurement instrument or tool used to assess or quantify a particular construct, concept, or characteristic, and it can be used to measure SE.[4] (4) The Malay PSS-10-C, which was adapted and validated to assess perceived stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]