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crispyambulance
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The traits of a proficient programmer
It is not acceptable because it is utterly meaningless. There's no way that a scale can represent something that is intrinsically subjective.
atoko
on Aug 16, 2016
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It might be subjective but it's a good indicator to how much guidance the person needs initially. I think it would be useful.
cema
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And yet, people are often asked to estimate their level of specific knowledge "on the scale of 1 to 10".
SubiculumCode
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Subjective ratings often predict reality quite well.
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