The Difference Between the Celsius and the Kelvin Scales for Measuring

question 11

Multiple Choice

The difference between the Celsius and the Kelvin scales for measuring temperature is that only the Kelvin scale has a true zero point.Thus,the Celsius scale is a_______ measurement scale whereas the Kelvin scale is a_______ measurement scale.

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

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Definitions:

Tax

A mandatory monetary fee or a different kind of tax placed on an individual or entity by a government agency.

Producer Surplus

The gap between the minimum amount that sellers are prepared to accept for a product or service and the higher price they actually get.

Consumer Surplus

The deviation between what consumers intend and are able to spend on a good or service compared to their final payment.

Tax

A financial charge or levy imposed by a government on individuals or entities to fund public expenditure, creating government revenue.