A Scale of Measurement That Uses Symbols, Such as Words

question 79

Multiple Choice

A scale of measurement that uses symbols, such as words or numbers to label, classify, or identify people or objects is which of the following?

• A) Nominal scale
• B) Ordinal scale
• C) Interval scale
• D) Ratio scale

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Definitions:

Reactivity

The phenomenon wherein individuals modify their behavior in response to the awareness that they are being observed.

Content Validity

The extent to which a test measures all aspects of the concept it intends to measure.

Face Validity

The extent to which a test or measure appears to be valid on the surface, based on subjective judgment.

Concurrent Validity

The degree to which the results of a particular test correlate with those of a previously established test or measure, assessed at the same time.