What Scale of Measurement Is Being Used When a Teacher

question 26

Multiple Choice

What scale of measurement is being used when a teacher measures the number of correct answers on a quiz for each student?

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

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Definitions:

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