What Additional Information Is Obtained by Measuring on an Interval

question 54

Multiple Choice

What additional information is obtained by measuring on an interval scale as compared to an ordinal scale?

• A) whether the measurements are the same or different
• B) the direction of the differences
• C) the size of the differences
• D) which measure is the most accurate

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action, stress, or emergency situations by activating the fight or flight response.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, often measured for health diagnostics.

Blood Sugar

The concentration of glucose in the bloodstream, critical for energy supply to cells and regulated by hormones like insulin.

Immune System

A complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and substances that help to protect the body from infections and diseases.