The Major Difference Between an Interval and a Ratio Scale

question 8

Multiple Choice

The major difference between an interval and a ratio scale is that

• A) with an interval scale you know which values represent more of the quantity.
• B) with an interval scale you can speak meaningfully about a score of 0.
• C) with a ratio scale you can speak meaningfully about a score of 0.
• D) both scales carry the same level of information

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