A Variable That Measures Education on a Scale That Includes

question 10

Multiple Choice

A variable that measures education on a scale that includes (0) none, (1) less than college, (2) college, (3) more than college, is an example of the _________ level of measurement.

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

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Definitions:

Psychological Problems

Conditions affecting an individual's mental state, potentially disrupting their emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Diathesis-stress Model

The diathesis-stress model is a psychological theory that explains behavior as a result of a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.

Genetic Factors

Hereditary aspects and contributions to an individual's traits, behaviors, and predispositions, passed from parents to offspring through genes.

Schizophrenia

A chronic mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired cognitive ability.