Continuous vs Discrete Variables
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Which type of scale allows you to determine the direction of difference but not the size of the difference?

  • Interval scale
  • Ratio scale
  • Ordinal scale (correct)
  • Nominal scale
  • What is an example of an ordinal scale mentioned in the text?

  • Measurement of time in seconds
  • Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
  • Weight in pounds
  • Socioeconomic class (upper, middle, lower) (correct)
  • In an ordinal scale, can you determine how much faster the first-place car is compared to the second-place car?

  • No (correct)
  • Only in certain sports events
  • Depends on the situation
  • Yes
  • Which scale requires intervals that are all the same size?

    <p>Interval scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of scale allows you to measure variables for which it is difficult to assign numerical scores?

    <p>Ordinal scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can you determine if two individuals are different using an ordinal scale?

    <p>Yes, always</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scale allows you to know if one individual is above or below another individual but not by how much?

    <p>Ordinal scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an interval scale from an ordinal scale?

    <p>Consists of a series of equal intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of scale can you measure time in seconds?

    <p>Interval scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of scale helps in determining if two individuals are different?

    <p>Ordinal scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

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