Nominal Scale Measurement Quiz

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What is the main characteristic of a nominal scale?

It shows the relative ranking of variables
It describes the magnitude of a variable
It has interval properties
It classifies variables into two or more categories (correct)

What is the primary function of numbers in a nominal scale?

To determine interval properties
To rank the variables
To measure the magnitude of variables
To identify the objects (correct)

What does an ordinal scale provide in addition to the information given by a nominal scale?

Magnitude of variables
Rankings of variables (correct)
Interval properties
Identification of objects

What is not known about ordinal scales?

Interval properties (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of an ordinal scale?

It shows the relative ranking of the variables (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of numbers in a nominal scale?

The primary function of numbers in a nominal scale is to identify the objects and for counting. Signup and view all the answers

What does an ordinal scale provide in addition to the information given by a nominal scale?

In addition to the information given by a nominal scale, an ordinal scale provides the relative ranking and magnitude of the variables. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a nominal scale?

The main characteristic of a nominal scale is that it classifies variables into two or more categories, and the numbers used only serve the purpose of identification and counting. Signup and view all the answers