A Continuous Scale of Measurement Is Different Than a Discrete

question 80

Multiple Choice

A continuous scale of measurement is different than a discrete scale in that a continuous scale _________.

• A) is an interval scale, not a ratio scale
• B) never provides exact measurements
• C) can take an infinite number of intermediate possible values
• D) never uses decimal numbers
• E) never provides exact measurements and can take an infinite number of intermediate possible values

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