This was a thought that occurred to me, as it plays an evident role in several areas of knowledge. Firstly, many empirical and rational models rely on accurate, or inaccurate, readings. This can be seen in areas of knowledge such as science, mathematics, and the humanities. I consider accuracy to be the closeness a measurement or figure is to reality. For example, given that 901 out of a population of 1000 died of a given condition (ex., lung cancer), it would be accurate to say that 90% of the population died from this condition. 90% is extremely close to 901 out of 1000. Additionally, I consider the pragmatic approach to a knowledge claim's validity - a knowledge claim is valid if it can be applied to create the expected results. For example, saying that I know how to drive is a valid knowledge claim if it can be applied to me using my driving skill to navigate a town. It would be invalid if it could not be applied in this manner (i.e., I crash every time). Lastly, I use Soc...
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