A Professor at a University Ranks Subjects Based on Students

question 59

Multiple Choice

A professor at a university ranks subjects based on students' preferences identified through a survey. He ranks science first, mathematics second, and management third. What type of measurement scale has the professor employed?

• A)Nominal
• B)Ordinal
• C)Interval
• D)Ratio

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Definitions:

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