A Scale That Ranks Preferences on a Continuum from Lowest

question 36

Multiple Choice

A scale that ranks preferences on a continuum from lowest to highest is a(n) ________ scale.

• A) ordinal
• B) interval
• C) nominal
• D) ratio

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Definitions:

Court-appointed

Refers to individuals or entities, such as attorneys or guardians, designated by a judge or court to perform a certain role or represent someone in a legal matter.

Public Defender

A lawyer employed by the government to represent defendants who are unable to afford private counsel in criminal proceedings.

Criminal Defendant

An individual or entity charged with a criminal offense and facing prosecution.

Right To Counsel

The guaranteed right of a defendant in a criminal trial to have the assistance of counsel (a lawyer), and if the defendant cannot afford one, the court must appoint an attorney.