Which of the Following Primary Scales of Measurement Is Recognized

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following primary scales of measurement is recognized as the most basic or limited?

• A) ordinal scales
• B) nominal scales
• C) ratio scales
• D) interval scales
• E) random scale

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Definitions:

Synostosis

A condition or process where two bones, previously separate, fuse together across a joint, eliminating its movement.

Suture

A type of joint found in the human skull where bones are joined by a rigid, fibrous connection, or the act of stitching tissues together during surgery.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which two bones are joined together by a ligament or a membrane, allowing for slight movement.

Gomphosis

Fibrous joint in which a peglike process fits into a hole.