Which of the Following Is an Example of Nominal-Level Measurement

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of nominal-level measurement?

• A) family size (number of children in a family)
• B) political participation (number of times voted in the last 10 civic elections)
• C) educational attainment (highest year or grade in school completed)
• D) political party affiliation (Republican/Democrat/Independent/Other/None)
• E) religiosity (whether one attends religious services frequently, occasionally, or never)

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Definitions:

Efficient Level

The point at which a system operates at maximum capacity without waste, producing optimal output with the lowest input.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy or process used by firms to determine the output level and pricing that yields the highest possible profit.

Negative Externality

An adverse effect on a third party not directly involved in an economic transaction, often leading to market failure if not properly addressed.

Marginal Social Cost

The additional cost to society as a whole of producing one more unit of a good or service, including both private and external costs.