Types of Measurement Scales
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Which of the following characteristics is NOT a feature of a ratio scale?

  • Examples include height and weight
  • Meaningful zero point
  • Ability to compute ratios
  • Equal intervals (correct)
  • On a ratio scale, why is it correct to say that a man who is 5’4” tall is twice as tall as a child who is 2’7”?

  • This comparison violates ratio scale properties
  • The difference between their heights is the same as other examples provided
  • Because the man's height is twice the child's height
  • Due to the meaningful zero point (correct)
  • What mathematical symbol is used to represent summation?

  • $ au$ (Tau)
  • $igodot$ (Bigot)
  • √ (Square root) (correct)
  • $ ho$ (Rho)
  • What is the sum of the numbers 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11?

    <p>35</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an ordinal scale?

    <p>Difference between ranks may not be consistent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    $∑x^2$ is equal to what value when considering the numbers 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11?

    <p>285</p> Signup and view all the answers

    $( ext{∑x})^2$ is equal to what value when considering the sum of 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11?

    <p>$1,225$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the rank-weight table provided in the text, which rank had a weight closest to 160 lbs?

    <p>$7$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the student evaluation question provided in the text, what does 'Outstanding' represent?

    <p>$2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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