10 Questions
Which scale of measurement has categories that can be ranked but the differences between categories are not uniform?
Ordinal scale
What is the main characteristic of an interval scale?
It has a fixed and equal unit of measurement
What distinguishes a ratio scale from an interval scale?
Ratio scales have a true zero point
Which type of scale involves categories that are simply named without any order or rank?
Nominal scale
What type of characteristic must a variable possess to be appropriately measured on a ratio scale?
It must have a true zero point
In terms of measurement, what is the primary difference between an ordinal scale and a nominal scale?
Ordinal scales allow for ranking while nominal scales do not
How do constructs differ from variables?
Constructs represent generalized ideas about a class of objects, while variables are measurable attributes that can vary.
Which type of scale involves measurements where the unit of measurement has a fixed and equal value but lacks a true zero point?
Interval scale
Susceptibility to Interpersonal Influence is measured using multiple variables. What kind of concept does this indicate?
Susceptibility to Interpersonal Influence is a construct
Correspondence rules are related to:
Correspondence rules establish the relationship between variables and constructs
Test your understanding of the concept behind scaling and levels of scale measurement. Learn about the aspects of order, distance, and origin in developing scales, as well as the characteristics of nominal scales.
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