A(n)________ Is a Scale in Which the Numbers Are Used

question 46

Multiple Choice

A(n) ________ is a scale in which the numbers are used to rate objects such that numerically equal distances on the scale represent equal distances in the characteristic being measured.

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

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Definitions:

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Logrolling

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