Which of the Following Dependent Variables Is Most Likely to Represent

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following dependent variables is most likely to represent a ratio scale of measurement?

• A)occurrence of eye contact (present/absent)
• B)rank ordering of amount of eye contact
• C)duration of eye contact
• D)ratings of intimacy of eye contact

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