Posted on February 9, 2012 by koshal Last updated on: May 12, 2015
Absolute vs Relative
http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-betweenabsolute-and-vs-relative/
The difference between absolute and relative stems from the choice of comparison.
Absolute and relative are concepts that are used in life to know more about people,
things, and ideas. For example, if there is only one internet service provider in an
area, the customers, not knowing the features and services of other ISP in other
areas, remain content with what they are getting. They cannot compare the features
of service and hence have an absolute experience, not relative. Though, in amarket,
when buying a product, one gets a chance to compare the product with other similar
products made by several companies and this helps in choosing one that is most
suitable for his requirements. Let us take a closer look at the two concepts, absolute
and relative.
When it comes to grading students too, absolute grading is used. Absolute grading is
done so that a students own potential can be identified. In absolute grading, the
grades are already set as more than 85 is A, more than 70 and less than 85 is B,
more than 55 and less than 70 is C, etc. So, each student has a chance of scoring
as long as he or she is working hard enough to meet these grade limits.
relative grading, the grades awarded depend on the marks gained by the best
students. This is good for a hard paper. Think about a paper where the highest mark
is 55. In absolute grading, this would be a C. However, in a relative grading system,
this can be an A.
Fields of Usage:
The concept of absolute and relative analysis is freely being used in healthcare,
risk assessment, grading of students, and virtually every walk of like these days.
Images Courtesy:
1.
2.