For Both Physical and Psychological Measurement the Lowest Scale of Measurement

question 25

Multiple Choice

For both physical and psychological measurement the lowest scale of measurement involves categorizing the stimulus into one of a number of discrete categories (e.g. ,male or female) .This level of measurement is called a(n)

• A)ordinal scale.
• B)ratio scale.
• C)nominal scale.
• D)interval scale.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Set

A readiness to perceive certain aspects of available sensory data and to ignore others, influenced by expectations, experiences, and context.

French Fries

Deep-fried strips of potatoes, often seasoned with salt, commonly served as a fast-food side dish or snack.

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time.

Stimuli

External factors or conditions that elicit responses from an organism or a part of the body.