When a Scale Has "Labels" as Opposed to "Levels," We

question 92

Multiple Choice

When a scale has "labels" as opposed to "levels," we can normally assume the level of measurement is:

• A) categorical
• B) ratio
• C) interval or ordinal
• D) interval or ratio
• E) metric

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Definitions:

Neonatal Intensive Care

A specialized unit in a hospital dedicated to the care of ill or premature newborn infants.

Irregular Heart Rate

A condition where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with an erratic pattern, not following the normal rhythm.

Beats Per Minute

A unit of measure used to quantify the tempo of music or the heart rate, indicating the number of beats occurring in one minute.

Acid-Fast Bacillus

A type of bacterium that is resistant to decolorization by acids during staining procedures, commonly associated with tuberculosis.