Word: imperfect
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...collection of the quantities of facts which are necessary for the business of scientific inquiry. Political scientists have the least excuse for weariness, since theirs is the science of life itself in its most highly developed form, that of the citizen. But unfortunately theirs is the most imperfect of all the sciences. To some that leads to impatience with politics, since it is so baffling and too often also so insincere. But to others the very difficulties of the subject form its greatest attraction
...When we can successfully measure intelligence, we shall have solved one of the most important problems of the present civilization," said Professor H. S. Langfeld, of the Psychology Department, speaking on the "Measurement of Intelligence" yesterday at the New Lecture Hall. Professor Langfeld stressed the imperfect nature of present tests, but declared that their usefulness would steadily increase as psychologists developed more accurate and comprehensive tests...
...Army tests of mental capacity were undoubtedly imperfect", Professor Langfeld said, "but they did serve as a rough measure of intelligence, and as such were very useful in eliminating the mentally unfit. These tests probably did injustice to many individuals, but did separate men into groups which served the purpose for which the tests were devised. It was found that nine out of ten men receiving an A or B in the examinations obtained commissions, while the chances of a C minus or D man obtaining a commission were extremely slight...
Present Tests Imperfect...
...League as a moral issue, he pointed out that all the world's great thinkers throughout the ages have formulated plans for universal concord among the races and nations of the earth. The League of Nations is the embodiment of all these ancient and modern theories. It is admittedly imperfect, but it is the best plan known. He urged that America enter the League and remedy any faults that it may have. The nations of Europe stand ready to make any changes that America demands...