Which of the Following About Ordinal Data Is TRUE

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following about ordinal data is TRUE?

• A) An ordinal scale implies order but not identity.
• B) The attribute being measured must possess the ordinal property to allow ordinal scaling that is meaningful.
• C) With an ordinal scale we can say the difference between the first and second is the same as the difference between the second and the third.
• D) The calculation of means is appropriate with ordinal data.
• E) Grade point average is a good example of an ordinal scale.

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