Interactive numerals

doi:10.1098/rsos.160903

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Interactive numerals

Published Apr 1, 2017 · H. Thimbleby, P. Cairns

Royal Society Open Science

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Abstract

Although Arabic numerals (like ‘2016’ and ‘3.14’) are ubiquitous, we show that in interactive computer applications they are often misleading and surprisingly unreliable. We introduce interactive numerals as a new concept and show, like Roman numerals and Arabic numerals, interactive numerals introduce another way of using and thinking about numbers. Properly understanding interactive numerals is essential for all computer applications that involve numerical data entered by users, including finance, medicine, aviation and science.

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Key takeawayInteractive numerals are essential for understanding and using numerical data in interactive computer applications, as Arabic numerals often provide misleading and unreliable results.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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