Level of Measurements

Question 1

of measurement classifies data into mutually exclusive (non-overlapping) categories in which no order or ranking can be imposed on the data

Answer 1

Nominal Level

Question 2

• programs enrolled by students in grade 12

Answer 2

Nominal Level

Question 3

of measurement classifies data into categories that can be ranked; however, precise differences between the ranks do not exist

Answer 3

Ordinal Level

Question 4

• evaluation of guest speakers (excellent, average, poor)
• satisfaction rating on costumer service

Answer 4

Ordinal Level

Question 5

of measurement ranks data, and precise differences between units of measure do exist; however, there is no meaningful zero (no true zero)

Answer 5

Interval Level

Question 6

• standardized psychological tests
• temperature

Answer 6

Interval Level

Question 7

of measurement possesses all the characteristics of interval measurement, and there exists a true zero

Answer 7

Ratio Level

Question 8

• height
• weight
• floor area

Answer 8

Ratio Level