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What characterizes inventory questions?
What characterizes inventory questions?
Matrix questions are typically not mutually exclusive.
Matrix questions are typically not mutually exclusive.
True
What is the primary purpose of matrix questions?
What is the primary purpose of matrix questions?
To assess respondents' attitudes or opinions using a scale.
Inventory questions often include an 'other' category if the respondent wants to specify a _______ that applies to them.
Inventory questions often include an 'other' category if the respondent wants to specify a _______ that applies to them.
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Match the following question types to their characteristics:
Match the following question types to their characteristics:
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What is a key characteristic of the nominal scale?
What is a key characteristic of the nominal scale?
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The nominal scale allows for the determination of which values are equal or not equal.
The nominal scale allows for the determination of which values are equal or not equal.
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What type of variables can be recorded using the nominal scale?
What type of variables can be recorded using the nominal scale?
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The nominal scale is used for _____ purposes.
The nominal scale is used for _____ purposes.
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Match the following characteristics with the nominal scale:
Match the following characteristics with the nominal scale:
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Study Notes
Introduction to Scales in Questionnaires
- Measurement scales indicate how variables are recorded in quantitative analysis.
- Variables can have different values, such as height or test scores.
- Numbers in measurement scales must be assigned according to specified rules related to the variable's characteristics.
Nominal Scale
- The nominal scale is a classification system that assigns labels or numbers without implying any rank or order.
- Key characteristics include:
- Uniqueness: Each label or number identifies a distinct category.
- No inherent order: Values have no specific ranking or sequence.
- No numerical meaning: Assignments are names or identifiers with no quantitative implication.
- Equality/Inequality: Only allows for determining if two values belong to the same category or not.
Examples of Nominal Scale
- Flight Numbers: Used for identifying flight routes (e.g., Flight A = 1, Flight B = 2); numbers do not indicate value comparison.
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Categories in Research:
- Gender: Male (1), Female (2), Non-binary (3)
- Blood Type: A, B, AB, O
- Marital Status: Single, Married, Divorced, Widowed
- Postal Codes: Identifiers with no mathematical relevance.
Application of Nominal Scale
- Numbers can label variables such as smokers (1) and non-smokers (2); these labels lack mathematical significance.
- Labels should facilitate identification without allowing for mathematical operations.
Criteria for Labeling in Nominal Scale
- Categories must be exhaustive, ensuring that every element in the population or sample fits into one category with no exclusions.
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This quiz explores the various scales of measurement used in quantitative research. Understanding these scales is essential for accurate data analysis and variable recording. Test your knowledge on how measurement levels impact scientific research.
