You Should Use the Highest Level of Measurement Possible When

question 44

Multiple Choice

You should use the highest level of measurement possible when developing a measure for some at-tribute because

• A)higher levels have more properties.
• B)there are more kinds of analysis available than at lower levels of measurement.
• C)it is easier to use higher levels of measurement.
• D)higher levels have more properties and there are more kinds of analysis available at lower levels of measurement.
• E)None of these are correct;you should use the lowest level of measurement possible when developing a measure for some attribute.

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