A Scale of Measurement in Which Objects or Individuals Are

question 4

Multiple Choice

A scale of measurement in which objects or individuals are categorized and the categories form a rank order along a continuum is a(n) _____ scale.

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

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Definitions:

Plantation Farming

An agricultural production system characterized by large-scale monoculture farming, often historically reliant on slave or cheap labor.

Missouri

A U.S. state located in the Midwestern region, known for its diverse geography, ranging from the Ozark Mountains to the Mississippi River.

Statehood

The condition of being recognized as an independent nation or the admission of a territory into a federation or union as a state.

Slavery

A system in which individuals are owned by others, denied freedom, and forced to work without compensation.