I recently came across a small volume published by Franklin Watts:London called "Measurement in Focus" complete with illustrations on the need for standardization of measurement in research methodology & reporting of the findings. The author appears to be your alter ego KB. Any connection?

Library stacks are not always interesting places to hang out (and often dusty too), but occassionally one finds a gem in the mud. I find it sometimes helps me get all my ducks in a row when I get confused.