Position Scale 0 - 110?

Position Scale 0 - 110?

by Lars-Frederik Grunwald -
Number of replies: 1

Dear Professor Sprinz,

I am writing to you with a question regarding the updated position scale for Assignments #1 and #2. In your recent update, you proposed a scale from 0 to 110, where 110 is equivalent to 450 Mt CO2eq.

Based on my understanding of the literature on the Predictionee's Game, the position scale typically ranges from 0 to 100. I am unsure whether a value of 110 would be even compatible with the model.

Still, as the actor I am covering would be assigned rather to the 110 position than the 100 position - which has a logical reason and is not about the number itself, I will explain this in my presentation - I would like to ask you to you clarify: 

Would it be possible to use 110 on the position scale in a justified case?


Thank you for your time and consideration.


Sincerely,

Lars-Frederik Grunwald


In reply to Lars-Frederik Grunwald

Re: Position Scale 0 - 110?

by Detlef Friedrich Sprinz -
Dear Mr. Grunwald,

you should all use the position scale as published with the assignment.

There is no technical requirement for the position scale to be in the range of [0, 100] (as opposed to some other scales, see my presentation files for Module 2-4). I used the range [0, 110] to introduce some non-linearity on both ends of the scale.

Best wishes,
Detlef Sprinz