When Data Are Classified by the Type of Measurement Scale

question 46

Multiple Choice

When data are classified by the type of measurement scale, which is the strongest form of measurement?

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

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Definitions:

Human Ancestors

Prehistoric beings and early hominids that preceded and contributed genetically and behaviorally to the modern human species.

Homo Habilis

An extinct species of early humans, known for its use of basic stone tools, living approximately 2.1 to 1.5 million years ago.

Australopithecines

A genus of hominids that lived in Africa between about 4 to 2 million years ago, known for walking upright and being a direct ancestor of modern humans.

Laetoli Site

An archaeological site in Tanzania known for its hominin footprints preserved in volcanic ash, providing evidence of early human bipedalism.