Which of the Following Scales Would Be Used When the Information

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scales would be used when the information is qualitative rather than quantitative?

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

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Definitions:

Carboxypeptidase

An enzyme that breaks down proteins by hydrolyzing the peptide bonds at the carboxyl end of the protein.

Microvilli

Minute projections from the surface of some cells, increasing surface area and facilitating absorption, such as in the intestines.

Goblet Cells

Epithelial cells found in the respiratory and intestinal tracts that secrete mucus to lubricate and protect the linings.

Small Intestine

The part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of food takes place.