Consider the Following Points on a Scale: If the Scale

question 41

Multiple Choice

Consider the following points on a scale: If the scale upon which points A , B , C , and D are shown is an ordinal scale, we can meaningfully say _________.

• A) B - A D - C
• B) B C /2
• C) B = 2 A
• D) C>B

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Definitions:

Venn Diagram

A graphical representation of mathematical or logical sets pictorially as circles or closed curves within an enclosing rectangle (the universal set).

Proposition

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgement or opinion, which can be either true or false in a logical context.

Categorical Syllogisms

A form of argument in logic consisting of three propositions -- two premise statements and a conclusion -- that are structured to validate or refute a conclusion based on categorical statements.

Venn Diagrams

Diagrams consisting of overlapping circles used to visually demonstrate the relationships between different sets or groups and their shared or distinct characteristics.