Asked by Makayla Caplinger on May 19, 2024
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The scale of measurement that is used to rank order the observation for a variable is called the _____ scale.
A) ratio
B) ordinal
C) nominal
D) interval
Ordinal Scale
A ranking scale used to measure variable where the order of values is significant, but the difference between values is not uniform.
Rank Order
A method of arranging data points based on their value, from highest to lowest or vice versa.
Measurement
The process or the result of determining the size, length, or amount of something, usually according to a set of standard units.
- Gain an understanding of the elementary notions and different levels of measurement in statistical studies.
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Ellery DawsonMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An ordinal scale is used to rank order observations for a variable, whereas a nominal scale is used for categorical data with no inherent order, an interval scale has equal intervals but no true zero point, and a ratio scale has equal intervals and a true zero point.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the elementary notions and different levels of measurement in statistical studies.