The Scale of Measurement That Is Used to Rank Order

question 79

Multiple Choice

The scale of measurement that is used to rank order the observation for a variable is called the

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

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Definitions:

Superordinate Goals

Shared goals that override differences among people and require their cooperation.

Stereotypes

Widely held but simplified and generalized beliefs about a particular group of people or type of person.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor our own group.

Prejudice

An unjustifiable (and usually negative) attitude toward a group and its members. Prejudice generally involves stereotyped beliefs, negative feelings, and a predisposition to discriminatory action.