A Scale Whose Numbers Serve Only as Labels or Tags

question 12

Multiple Choice

A scale whose numbers serve only as labels or tags for identifying and classifying objects with a strict one-to-one correspondence between the numbers and the objects is called a(n) ________.

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

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Definitions:

Minnesota Twin Project

A research study that examines the psychological and behavioral differences between twins, particularly focusing on the effects of genetics vs. environment.

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetics.

Dizygotic Twins

Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, also known as fraternal twins.

Shared Environment

The environmental factors that contribute to the similarities in development and behavior of individuals raised in the same household.