As a Measure of Religiosity, a Researcher Asks, "How Important

question 19

Multiple Choice

As a measure of religiosity, a researcher asks, "How important would you say religion is in your own life? Is it very important, somewhat important, not very important, or not at all important?" This is an example of __________-level measurement.

• A) nominal
• B) ordinal
• C) interval
• D) ratio

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Definitions:

Social system

An organized collection of parts that are integrated to accomplish an overall goal; often refers to a society's structured network of relationships and institutions.

Institutional

Relating to an established organization, especially one with societal, educational, or governmental functions.

Organization

An entity comprising multiple people, such as an institution or an association, that has a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.

Organization levels

The different layers of authority and responsibility within an organization, typically ranging from senior executives to frontline employees.