Which Characteristic Is an Essential Criterion for Categorizing an Object

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic is an essential criterion for categorizing an object, event, or fact as nominal level data? (Select all that apply.)

• A) The degree of the characteristic must be positively related to the number assigned.
• B) Rank orders must be calculated for meaningful interpretation.
• C) Categories must be mutually exclusive.
• D) Category ranges cannot overlap.

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Definitions:

Allostasis

The process by which the body achieves stability through physiological or behavioral change, responding to external stresses.

Eustress

Positive stress that motivates and enhances one's performance or well-being.

Unconscious Preparation

The process in which individuals unconsciously prepare themselves for future tasks or decisions through indirect learning and experiences.

Fight or Flee

A physiological response to perceived harm or threat, triggering a choice to confront the danger or escape from it.