What Is the Difference Between a Ratio Scale of Measurement

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a ratio scale of measurement and an interval scale of measurement?

• A) A ratio scale of measurement has a zero value that actually means "nothing" or "the absence of something," but an interval scale does not.
• B) An interval scale of measurement is a type of measurement used for categorical measurements, but a ratio scale is used for quantitative measurements.
• C) An interval scale has equal intervals, but a ratio scale does not.
• D) A ratio scale of measurement cannot be used to compare people's scores, but interval scales can (e.g., Phillip is twice as fast).
• E) There is no difference between the two scales of measurement.

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