What Level of Measurement Is Required for the Independent Variable

question 19

Multiple Choice

What level of measurement is required for the independent variable (factor) and dependent variable in univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA) ?

• A) The factor has to be at the nominal level of measurement.
• B) The dependent variable has to be at the interval/ratio level of measurement.
• C) Both of the above.
• D) Neither of the above.

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