Levels of measurement Flashcards
1
Q
What are the levels of measurement?
A
- Nominal
- Ordinal
- Interval
1
Q
What is Nominal data ?
A
- It is presented in the form of catergories
- Either yes or no
- Gives very little infromation
- Cant order it or rank it
- Only suitable for mode
2
Q
What is Ordinal data ?
A
- Can rank it , howver distance between each is unknown
- test scores are at-least ordinal
- lacks precision and relies on subjective opinion
- can find mode/median
3
Q
What is interval data ?
A
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