The first logical step in the scientific method is the setting of precise terms for the discourse. Definitions permit the expression of observations, relationships, and processes with the least ambiguity. Precision in definitions allows observations and measurements to proceed with repeatability. ...
3and Jan Christensen 4 1 Department of Public Health, Section of Social Medicine, University of Copenhagen, 1123 Copenhagen K, Denmark 2 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Orthopedic Research Center—Copenhagen (SORC-C), Copenhagen University Hospital, Amager-Hvidovre, 2650 Hvidovre, Denmark ...