Data Measured a Nominal Scale

question 3

Multiple Choice

Data measured a nominal scale

• A) must be alphabetic.
• B) can be either numeric or nonnumeric.
• C) must be numeric.
• D) must rank order the data.

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Definitions:

Regressive Tax

A tax applied uniformly, taking a larger percentage of income from low-income earners compared to high-income earners.

Tax System

The set of laws and regulations that govern how taxes are collected from individuals, businesses, and other entities within a country or specific jurisdiction.

Progressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable income increases, typically designed to tax higher-income individuals more heavily.

Proportional Tax

A tax system where the tax rate is fixed and applied equally to all taxpayers, irrespective of income level.