Determine Which of the Four Levels of Measurement Is Most

question 31

Multiple Choice

Determine which of the four levels of measurement is most appropriate.
-Scientists classify the four major deserts in North America using different regions: the Great Basin, the Mojave, the Sonoran, and the Chihuahuan. What type of data is collected?

• A) Nominal
• B) Ordinal
• C) Interval
• D) Ratio

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Definitions:

Theoretical Terms

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Informed Consent

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