A Scale with Equal Distances Between the Points, or Values

question 8

Multiple Choice

A scale with equal distances between the points, or values, but without a true zero is called a(n) ________ scale.

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

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Definitions:

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