Asked by Joseph Yniguez on Jun 29, 2024
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Ordinal scale
A) This scale has a meaningful zero point and equal intervals; therefore, it can be manipulated by all mathematical principles.
B) In this scale, numbers are arbitrarily assigned to represent different categories or variables.
C) This scale establishes equal distances between measurements but has no absolute zero reference point.
D) With this scale, magnitude or rank order is implied; however, the distance between measurements is unknown.
Ordinal Scale
A scale of measurement in which the magnitude or rank order is implied; however, the distance between measurements is unknown.
Rank Order
A rating scale providing a series of statements that the respondent is asked to place from highest to lowest based on his or her preferences.
Magnitude
The size, extent, or importance of something, often measured in terms of its scale, intensity, or impact.
- Identify and differentiate between different types of scales (ordinal, ratio, nominal, interval) and their characteristics.
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Ekkanat Suvannapong
Jun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
An ordinal scale implies a rank order among the measurements, but the exact distances between the ranks are not determined, which matches the definition provided in option D.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and differentiate between different types of scales (ordinal, ratio, nominal, interval) and their characteristics.