The Number of Crimes One Committed in the Past 6

question 12

Multiple Choice

The number of crimes one committed in the past 6 months is an example of which type of variable?

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

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Definitions:

Ration Coupons

Documents or certificates that allow the holder to purchase a certain amount of a product, used especially during shortages to ensure fair distribution.

Government-mandated Increase

A requirement imposed by the government that results in a rise, often relating to wages, prices, or taxes.

Demand and Supply Curves

Graphs used in economics to illustrate the relationship between how much of a good or service is desired by buyers (demand) and how much is available from suppliers (supply) at various prices.

Product Market

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