Which of the Following Variables Has Been Labeled with an Incorrect

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following variables has been labeled with an incorrect measuring scale?

• A) the number of students in a psychology class - ratio
• B) ranking in a beauty contest - ordinal
• C) finishing order in a poetry contest - ordinal
• D) self-rating of anxiety level by students in a statistics class - ratio

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Definitions:

Knowledge

Expertise or know-how developed through learning or direct involvement; a grasp of a subject matter, whether through academic means or real-world practice.

Rationalism

A philosophical stance prioritizing reason and logic as the primary source of knowledge over sensory experience.

Empiricism

A philosophical standpoint that emphasizes the role of sensory experience in the formation of ideas, arguing that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience.

Correspondence

The relationship or connection between things that match, especially in terms of communication through letters or emails between individuals.