If S/he Wanted to Use the Highest Level of Measurement

question 51

Multiple Choice

If s/he wanted to use the highest level of measurement possible, the researcher measuring respondent age would most likely suggest using______________and a(n) ______________scale.

• A) an open-ended item; interval
• B) an open-ended item; ratio
• C) age range categories; ordinal
• D) age range categories; interval
• E) an open-ended item; nominal

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Definitions:

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