Which Scale of Data Measurement Is Appropriate for the Names

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which scale of data measurement is appropriate for the names of companies listed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

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

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Definitions:

Year-End

The conclusion of an accounting period, typically the end of the fiscal or calendar year, when companies finalize their financial statements.

60-Day Note

A financial instrument or a loan agreement that requires repayment of the principal amount along with any accrued interest within 60 days.

Note Receivable

A written promise that entitles the holder to receive a specified amount of money at a set date in the future, often bearing interest.

90-Day Note

A short-term debt obligation that matures in 90 days.