Which of the Following Statements Is INCORRECT with Respect to a Nominally

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with respect to a nominally classified variable?

• A) Counting is the only permissible operation.
• B) The median is a permissible measure of central tendency.
• C) The only property conveyed by the number is identity.
• D) When members of a sample have been classified along a nominal scale, it is possible to say what percentage of the sample is classified a certain way.
• E) The mode is a permissible measure of central tendency.

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Definitions:

Acetic Formic Anhydride

A mixed anhydride derived from acetic and formic acids, used in organic synthesis, particularly in acetylation reactions.

Methanol

A simple alcohol with the formula CH3OH, used as a solvent, antifreeze, fuel, and as feedstock for the production of chemicals.

Major Organic Products

Primary substances formed as a result of organic reactions, often the focus of synthesis goals.

Major Product

The compound that is formed in the greatest yield in a chemical reaction, as predicted by the reaction mechanism.