Impossibility of Linear Scale

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Ali Shahid
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18513235
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Abstract

A structural no-go: mixed deviation types (multiplicative about one anchor, additive about another) do not determine any affine scalarisation. Linear scale requires added commensuration.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics Psychometric Methodologies and Testing Multi-Criteria Decision Making

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
7 February 2026
Document type
Preprint