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Date of this Version
Winter 2-18-2021
Abstract
Purpose - Measurement of information has long been studied for many years from different perspectives. Acknowledging this diversity, the article aims at reviewing approaches to the information measurement.
Design/methodology/approach – Literature review method was used to analyze and interpret main approaches of measuring information.
Findings - Logarithm, volume, syntax, probability and entropy, quantity, impact, value, and energy of information were identified and investigated in detail as the major approaches to the information measurement.
Originality/value - Discussing strengths and weaknesses of each approach, it concludes that a multi-dimensional approach would help us measure the information more accurate.
Comments
A theoretical discussion about the information measurement.