Dear All, I'm beginning to see the word 'metrics' from time to time.
In some areas of mathematics it seems to be used as a (slightly derogatory) term to apply to those areas of applied mathematics that actually need units of measurement � as opposed to the refined areas of pure mathematics where no units are required. Sometimes it is used in the context of business where it seems to be used as a synonym of measurements. Recently, I heard a radio interview when Carly Fiorina of Hewlett-Packard was asked about her annual salary of one million dollars. She claimed that her her high salary was appropriate because it was supported by suitable 'performance metrics'. I must say that it occurred to me that the Hewlett-Packard company might have serious trouble converting to metric when their CEO already believes she knows what 'metrics' are. By the way, I had never heard Carly Fiorina's voice before this. Does anyone know if Carly moonlights by doing the voiceover for Marge Simpson? Cheers, Pat Naughtin CAMS Geelong, Australia
