A Researcher Conducts a Study to Identify the Relationship of Lifestyle

question 37

Multiple Choice

A researcher conducts a study to identify the relationship of lifestyle choices to the development of chronic diseases.The researcher surveys subjects and identifies diabetes mellitus,coronary artery disease,and renal disease in study subjects.These measures represent which level of measurement?

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

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Definitions:

Liquidity Premium

The portion of a nominal interest rate or bond yield that represents compensation for lack of liquidity.

Inflation

An indicator of how quickly the overall price level for goods and services increases, leading to a decrease in buying power.

Inflation Premium

The additional yield that investors demand on securities to compensate for the loss of purchasing power due to inflation.

Nominal Interest Rate

The stated interest rate of a bond or loan, which does not account for inflation or the compounding of interest.