Which of the Following Measurement Scales Is Accurately Paired with an Example

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following measurement scales is accurately paired with an example?

• A) Interval-rankings of tennis players
• B) Ratio-zip codes
• C) Nominal-test scores on an exam
• D) Ordinal-a professor listing his students from the best to worst

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Definitions:

Parenting

The process or practice of caring for children and guiding their growth and development.

Authoritarian

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Expectations

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Maturity

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