Referring to Scenario 1-2, the Possible Responses to the Question

question 92

Multiple Choice

Referring to Scenario 1-2, the possible responses to the question "In which year do you think the
Last recession in the U.S.started?" result in

• A) a nominal scale variable.
• B) an ordinal scale variable.
• C) an interval scale variable.
• D) a ratio scale variable.

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Definitions:

Ascites

The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling, often due to liver disease or cancer.

Percussion Findings

Clinical observations made by tapping on a patient's body surface to diagnose conditions within the body, often involving the chest or abdomen.

Dullness

In medical percussion, a sound indicative of increased density in body tissues, often associated with fluid accumulation or underlying organs, as opposed to resonance typical of air-filled spaces.

Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine, which can lead to serious complications if not treated.