When Numbers Are Assigned on the Basis of Discrete, Mutually

question 149

Multiple Choice

When numbers are assigned on the basis of discrete, mutually exclusive categories, the resulting scale is called

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

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Definitions:

Means to an End

A phrase denoting actions or activities performed with the goal of achieving a specific outcome, often irrespective of the nature of the means used.

Role Set

A concept describing all the roles associated with a particular social status, highlighting the complexity of social positions.

Single Status

The classification of an individual who is not legally married or in a recognized domestic partnership.

Organizations

Groups of people who work together in structured and coordinated ways to achieve a set of goals or objectives.