Quantitative Data Refers to Data Obtained with A(n)

question 44

Multiple Choice

Quantitative data refers to data obtained with a(n)

• A)ordinal scale
• B)nominal scale
• C)either interval or ratio scale
• D)only interval scale

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Definitions:

Controlled Experiment

A scientific test that is directly manipulated by a researcher, to determine the effect of a variable on a particular system.

Variable

An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change; it is used in research to measure and analyze differences within experiments or studies.

Ethics in Sociology

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Informed Consent

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