Which of the Following Scales Allows Researchers to Compare Absolute

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scales allows researchers to compare absolute magnitudes because it has an absolute zero point?

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

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that encases and insulates nerve fibers, speeding up electrical impulses between neurons and crucial for proper nervous system functions.

Demyelinating Process

A pathological condition in which the myelin sheath of nerve fibers is damaged, disrupting neural conductivity.

Neurons

Nerve cells that are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Reflexes

Automatic, involuntary responses to stimuli, such as the knee-jerk reaction, that are mediated by the nervous system.