The Scale of Measurement Used for Variable Data That Is

question 55

Multiple Choice

The scale of measurement used for variable data that is simply a label for the purpose of identifying the attribute of an element is the _____ scale.

• A) ratio
• B) nominal
• C) ordinal
• D) interval

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Definitions:

Average Weight

The mean weight calculated by summing all the individual weights and dividing by the number of weights.

Inferential Statistics

Inferential statistics involve using data from a sample to make estimates or test hypotheses about the population from which the sample was taken.

Sample

A group of people or observations chosen from a broader population intended for statistical study.

Population

The complete collection of people or cases that are the focus of the study.