Which of the following statements is true about ratio scales?

A) They do not have equal intervals.
B) They have an absolute zero point.
C) They exhibit minimal quantitative distinctions.
D) They are typically used to measure personality traits.

Ratio Scales

Measurement scales that have a true zero point and allow for comparisons of absolute magnitude; examples include height, weight, and duration.

Absolute Zero

The point at which there is a complete absence of heat, theoretically the lowest possible temperature, -273.15°C or 0K.

Quantitative Distinctions

Differences or characteristics that can be measured and expressed numerically, often used in research to classify or analyze data.