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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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Both ordinal and interval scales have in common the mathematical properties of

Both ordinal and interval scales have in common the mathematical properties of

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

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What type of data will be produced if the variable measured is "golf ability"?

What type of data will be produced if the variable measured is "golf ability"?

What type of data will be produced if the variable measured is "golf ability"?
A) ordered data
B) nominal data
C) score data
D) It would depend on how the variable is operationally defined.

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Think about the properties of the different scales of measurement. Which scale do you think research

Think about the properties of the different scales of measurement. Which scale do you think research

Think about the properties of the different scales of measurement. Which scale do you think researchers would try to use most?
A) ordinal
B) nominal
C) ratio
D) interval

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The data produced by interval scales are called

The data produced by interval scales are called

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

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SAT scores are an example of which type of scale of measurement?

SAT scores are an example of which type of scale of measurement?

SAT scores are an example of which type of scale of measurement?
A) interval
B) ratio
C) nominal
D) ordinal

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Which mathematical operations can be performed on data from interval scales with meaningful results?

Which mathematical operations can be performed on data from interval scales with meaningful results?

Which mathematical operations can be performed on data from interval scales with meaningful results?
A) multiplication and division
B) addition and subtraction
C) rank ordering
D) Both B and C

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Which scale of measurement provides the best match with the real number system?

Which scale of measurement provides the best match with the real number system?

Which scale of measurement provides the best match with the real number system?
A) ordinal
B) nominal
C) ratio
D) interval

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Which property (properties) of the real number system do ratio scales NOT have?

Which property (properties) of the real number system do ratio scales NOT have?

Which property (properties) of the real number system do ratio scales NOT have?
A) magnitude
B) a true zero point
C) equal intervals
D) None of the above

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Which of the following represents data measured on an interval scale?

Which of the following represents data measured on an interval scale?

Which of the following represents data measured on an interval scale?
A) ranking of contestants in an essay contest
B) scores on an inventory of attitudes toward the head-injured
C) categorizing participants according to their sexual preference
D) reaction time of air traffic controllers on a signal detection task

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A standard IQ test is constructed on a(n) ________ scale.

A standard IQ test is constructed on a(n) ________ scale.

A standard IQ test is constructed on a(n) ________ scale.
A) interval
B) ratio
C) nominal
D) ordinal

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The best match to the real number system is provided by

The best match to the real number system is provided by

The best match to the real number system is provided by
A) interval scales.
B) nominal scales.
C) ratio scales.
D) ordinal scales.

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

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

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

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