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Of the following scales, which is the only one to have all of the mathematical properties of the oth

Of the following scales, which is the only one to have all of the mathematical properties of the oth

Of the following scales, which is the only one to have all of the mathematical properties of the others?
A) ratio scale
B) nominal scale
C) ordinal scale
D) interval scale

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Which of the following is NOT a property of interval scales?

Which of the following is NOT a property of interval scales?

Which of the following is NOT a property of interval scales?
A) identity
B) magnitude
C) a true zero point
D) None of the above

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The differences between consecutive values in interval scales are

The differences between consecutive values in interval scales are

The differences between consecutive values in interval scales are
A) qualitative only.
B) not at equal intervals, but ordered.
C) at equal intervals.
D) reflective of a true zero point.

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The data produced by ordinal scales are called ________ data.

The data produced by ordinal scales are called ________ data.

The data produced by ordinal scales are called ________ data.
A) nominal
B) score
C) categorical
D) ordered

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The scale of measurement that produces ranks is a(n)

The scale of measurement that produces ranks is a(n)

The scale of measurement that produces ranks is a(n)
A) nominal scale.
B) ordinal scale.
C) interval scale.
D) ratio scale.

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The order of finish in a race would be an example of

The order of finish in a race would be an example of

The order of finish in a race would be an example of
A) a nominal scale.
B) an ordinal scale.
C) an interval scale.
D) a ratio scale.

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Which of the following represents data arranged on an ordinal scale of measurement?

Which of the following represents data arranged on an ordinal scale of measurement?

Which of the following represents data arranged on an ordinal scale of measurement?
A) ranking of color preferences in a human factors engineering study
B) total number of calories consumed on a weight reduction program
C) scores on an anxiety inventory
D) diagnostic categories such as diabetes, hypertension, and colitis

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A researcher measures student's attitudes towards test-taking in the following way: 1-fun; 2-very fu

A researcher measures student's attitudes towards test-taking in the following way: 1-fun; 2-very fu

A researcher measures student's attitudes towards test-taking in the following way: 1-fun; 2-very fun; 3-extremely fun. This is an example of a(n) ________ scale of measurement.
A) ordinal
B) nominal
C) interval
D) ratio

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Ordinal scales have which property (properties) of the real number system?

Ordinal scales have which property (properties) of the real number system?

Ordinal scales have which property (properties) of the real number system?
A) magnitude
B) equal intervals
C) a true zero point
D) Both A and B

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The differences between consecutive values in ordinal scales are

The differences between consecutive values in ordinal scales are

The differences between consecutive values in ordinal scales are
A) qualitative only.
B) at equal intervals.
C) not at equal intervals, but ordered.
D) at equal intervals and ordered.

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Nominal scales are ________ scales. (Multiple Choice)

Nominal scales are ________ scales. (Multiple Choice)

Nominal scales are ________ scales.
A) numerical
B) ranking
C) naming
D) virtually useless

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What scale of measurement has the properties of identity and magnitude?

What scale of measurement has the properties of identity and magnitude?

What scale of measurement has the properties of identity and magnitude?
A) interval
B) nominal
C) ratio
D) ordinal

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What can we legitimately say about the relationship between the scores of two people on class rankin

What can we legitimately say about the relationship between the scores of two people on class rankin

What can we legitimately say about the relationship between the scores of two people on class ranking where person A is ranked fifth and person B is ranked fifteenth?
A) Person A and person B are different on class rank.
B) Person B is ranked higher than person A.
C) Person A is ranked three times higher than person B.
D) All of the above are true.

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What kind of scale would be used to measure taste preferences or students' relative standing in clas

What kind of scale would be used to measure taste preferences or students' relative standing in clas

What kind of scale would be used to measure taste preferences or students' relative standing in class?
A) nominal
B) ordinal
C) interval
D) ratio

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Unlike nominal scales, ordinal scales give us information about

Unlike nominal scales, ordinal scales give us information about

Unlike nominal scales, ordinal scales give us information about
A) the relative order of magnitude.
B) the differences between categories or ranks.
C) identity.
D) the relationship of the data to an arbitrary zero point.

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Measurements by ranked categories, such as class rankings or academic grades (A, B, C, D, F), provid

Measurements by ranked categories, such as class rankings or academic grades (A, B, C, D, F), provid

Measurements by ranked categories, such as class rankings or academic grades (A, B, C, D, F), provide examples of
A) a nominal scale.
B) an interval scale.
C) a ratio scale.
D) an ordinal scale.

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Ordinal scales have the mathematical properties of identity and

Ordinal scales have the mathematical properties of identity and

Ordinal scales have the mathematical properties of identity and
A) true zero.
B) equal intervals.
C) magnitude.
D) transitivity.

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Both nominal and ordinal scales have in common the mathematical property of

Both nominal and ordinal scales have in common the mathematical property of

Both nominal and ordinal scales have in common the mathematical property of
A) a true zero.
B) identity.
C) magnitude.
D) equal intervals.

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A researcher wishes to find out if there is any relationship between gender and types of crime commi

A researcher wishes to find out if there is any relationship between gender and types of crime commi

A researcher wishes to find out if there is any relationship between gender and types of crime committed, such as felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The researcher must take into account that these legal categories represent ________ variables.
A) manipulated
B) ratio
C) ordinal
D) nominal

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Since nominal scales require classification or categorization, researchers can only

Since nominal scales require classification or categorization, researchers can only

Since nominal scales require classification or categorization, researchers can only
A) multiply or divide.
B) tally the frequency data.
C) rank order the data from low to high.
D) add or subtract the numbers.

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The only mathematical property that nominal scales have is the property of

The only mathematical property that nominal scales have is the property of

The only mathematical property that nominal scales have is the property of
A) identity.
B) equal intervals.
C) magnitude.
D) true zero.

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The differences between the different values on nominal scales are

The differences between the different values on nominal scales are

The differences between the different values on nominal scales are
A) minimal.
B) numerical.
C) quantitative.
D) qualitative.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an everyday use of a nominal scale?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an everyday use of a nominal scale?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an everyday use of a nominal scale?
A) telephone numbers
B) zip code
C) the numbers on a football player's jersey
D) the ranking of color preferences when ordering a shirt by mail

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The scale with the least matching to the number system is a ________ scale.

The scale with the least matching to the number system is a ________ scale.

The scale with the least matching to the number system is a ________ scale.
A) frequency
B) nominal
C) interval
D) modal

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The lowest level of measurement is represented by the ________ scale.

The lowest level of measurement is represented by the ________ scale.

The lowest level of measurement is represented by the ________ scale.
A) interval
B) ordinal
C) ratio
D) nominal

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What characteristics or mathematical properties would the variable "gender of the participant" posse

What characteristics or mathematical properties would the variable "gender of the participant" posse

What characteristics or mathematical properties would the variable "gender of the participant" possess?
A) identity only
B) identity and magnitude
C) magnitude only
D) identity, magnitude, equal interval, and a true zero

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A researcher measures the variable of living situation as follows: 1=urban; 2=suburban; 3=rural. Thi

A researcher measures the variable of living situation as follows: 1=urban; 2=suburban; 3=rural. Thi

A researcher measures the variable of living situation as follows: 1=urban; 2=suburban; 3=rural. This is an example of a(n) ________ scale.
A) nominal
B) ordinal
C) interval
D) ratio

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The data produced by nominal scales are called

The data produced by nominal scales are called

The data produced by nominal scales are called
A) grouped frequency data.
B) score data.
C) ordered data.
D) categorical data.

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Nominal scales have which property (properties) of the real number system?

Nominal scales have which property (properties) of the real number system?

Nominal scales have which property (properties) of the real number system?
A) identity
B) magnitude
C) equal intervals
D) both A and B

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The differences between values or categories in nominal scales are

The differences between values or categories in nominal scales are

The differences between values or categories in nominal scales are
A) quantitative.
B) qualitative.
C) at equal intervals.
D) not equal, but are ordered.

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The scale of measurement that is called the naming scale is the

The scale of measurement that is called the naming scale is the

The scale of measurement that is called the naming scale is the
A) nominal scale.
B) ordinal scale.
C) interval scale.
D) ratio scale.

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The Mars Orbiter Satellite (Multiple Choice Question)

The Mars Orbiter Satellite (Multiple Choice Question)

The Mars Orbiter Satellite
A) failed because of a mix-up of measurement.
B) failed because of insufficient fuel.
C) succeeded because of good measurement.
D) succeeded in spite of poor measurement.

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The Mars weather satellite discussed in this chapter

The Mars weather satellite discussed in this chapter

The Mars weather satellite discussed in this chapter
A) succeeded.
B) failed.
C) has yet to be launched.
D) is on its way to Mars.

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In order to select the appropriate statistical test, it is critical that the researcher

In order to select the appropriate statistical test, it is critical that the researcher

In order to select the appropriate statistical test, it is critical that the researcher
A) be able to identify the level of measurement of the dependent variable.
B) be able to predict the results in advance.
C) be familiar with the most sophisticated statistical packages.
D) have all the data collected before deciding.

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When dependent variables are well matched with the real number system,

When dependent variables are well matched with the real number system,

When dependent variables are well matched with the real number system,
A) more powerful statistical tests can be used to analyze the data.
B) less powerful statistical tests must be used to analyze the data.
C) statistical tests become meaningless.
D) interpretation of the results becomes more difficult.

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When a dependent variable, such as number of correct responses, provides a good match with the real

When a dependent variable, such as number of correct responses, provides a good match with the real

When a dependent variable, such as number of correct responses, provides a good match with the real number system,
A) all of the mathematical operations can be performed on the data.
B) only the operations of addition and subtraction can be performed on the data.
C) only the positive operations of addition and multiplication can be performed on the data.
D) the v

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A dependent variable of the number of correct responses on a test would

A dependent variable of the number of correct responses on a test would

A dependent variable of the number of correct responses on a test would
A) not match the real number system.
B) partially match the real number system.
C) not be applicable to the real number system.
D) provide a good match to the real number system.

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Measurement of a variable is affected by

Measurement of a variable is affected by

Measurement of a variable is affected by
A) the variable's characteristics and the binary number system.
B) extraneous variables and the concrete number system.
C) extraneous variables and the imaginary number system.
D) the variable's characteristics and the abstract number system.

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In which of the following examples is the number system most closely matched to the variables?

In which of the following examples is the number system most closely matched to the variables?

In which of the following examples is the number system most closely matched to the variables?
A) preference rankings of Dr. Pepper, root beer, and ginger ale
B) the range of scores on an IQ test
C) the total number of outbursts of autistic children
D) ratings of job satisfaction

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The four characteristics of the abstract number system are identity, magnitude, a true zero, and

The four characteristics of the abstract number system are identity, magnitude, a true zero, and

The four characteristics of the abstract number system are identity, magnitude, a true zero, and
A) reversibility.
B) transitivity.
C) additivity.
D) equal intervals.

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