Interval and Ratio Level Measurements Differ in Their Use of Zero

question 16

Multiple Choice

Interval and ratio level measurements differ in their use of zero. Ratio level measurement includes:

• A) an absolute zero point, in which a score of zero indicates an absence of the variable being measured.
• B) a relative zero, such as 0-degrees Fahrenheit.
• C) an absolute zero, in which a score of zero is assigned, based on a theoretic rationale.
• D) none of the above

---

Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that examines human thought and behavior through the lens of natural selection and adaptation.

Erikson's Concepts

Theories by Erik Erikson that focus on the psychosocial development across eight stages, emphasizing the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan.

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in the social and natural sciences that examines psychological structure from a modern evolutionary perspective.

Isolation Versus Intimacy

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development focusing on young adults' challenge in developing intimate relationships versus becoming isolated due to fear of commitment or rejection.