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:

Exercise

Physical activities that are performed in order to improve health, maintain fitness, or gain physical strength.

Operational Definition

A clearly defined set of procedures or criteria for identifying and measuring variables or concepts in research.

Empirically Tested

Pertains to a method or statement that has been verified or investigated through observation and experiment.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.