Which of the Following Arranges the Measurement Scales in Order

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arranges the measurement scales in order of complexity (simplest to most complex) ?

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

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Definitions:

Deinstitutionalization

The process of releasing individuals from institutional care (such as psychiatric hospitals) to care in the community.

Mentally Ill

Individuals suffering from mental health disorders that affect their thinking, feeling, mood, or behavior.

Halfway Houses

Facilities that provide a transition for individuals, such as recovering addicts or prisoners, back into society, offering support and supervision.

Poverty Line

A financial threshold below which individuals or families are considered to live in poverty, based on their income or consumption levels.