Which of the Following Is True About Scales of Measurement

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about scales of measurement?

• A)Most human resource selection measures are ratio scales of measurement.
• B)Precision is a function of how you measure, not the scale of measurement.
• C)More powerful statistical analyses can be performed with interval and ratio data than with nominal and ordinal data.
• D)Powerful statistical analyses can be performed with all scales of measurement.

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Definitions:

Personnel Administration

Management and administrative processes involved in hiring, training, and managing employees.

Direct Labor Hours

These are the total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process or production of goods.

Materials Handling

The movement, protection, storage, and control of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal.

Machine Hours

A measure of the total time that machinery is in use, often utilized as a basis for allocating factory overhead costs to products.