2. Identifying the Measurement scale of data
1) Nominal scale :- A scale that categorizes the items
[ Gender and Order ]
2) Ordinal scale :- A scale that categorizes And rank orders items
[ Age group and Appearances ]
3) Ratio scale :- A scale that categorizes and rank orders items, has equal intervals, a zero that means absence or none of the things being measured.
[ Wait time ]
The scale of measurement that is simply a label for the purpose of identifying the attribute of an element is the Group of answer choices a. ratio scale b. nominal scale c. ordinal scale d. interval scale
The following data consist of numerical scores measured on an interval scale of measurement. Convert the scores to ranks and compute the Spearman correlation. Be sure to show all formulas with symbols (and plug in numbers), steps, processes and calculations for all steps and all parts of all answers. X Y 3 13 2 7 8 3 12 4 4 10 12 2
5. Which of the following is NOT a scale of measurement? a. nominal b. ordinal c. interval d. All of these are scales of measurement 6. In constructing a frequency distribution, as the number of classes are decreased, the class width a. b. c. d. decreases remains unchanged increases can increase or decrease depending on the data values
classifying people according to their college affiliation would involve measurement of a_____ scale of measurement. nominal interval ratio ordinal
When dealing with a scale of measurement that is ordinal, the preferred measure of central tendency is the _____ (mean, median, or mode). When dealing with a scale of measurement that is either interval or ratio, and the distribution of scores is symmetrical, the preferred measure of central tendency is the _____ (mean, median, or mode). When dealing with a scale of measurement that is nominal, the preferred measure of central tendency is the _____ (mean, median, or mode). When...
Cost management has evolved from a focus on measurement to one of identifying those measures that are critical to the organization’s success. Given this new focus, indicate which one of the following types of cost management systems cost managers are likely to be striving for: 1- A system that tracks key operating data and develops accurate cost information 2- A system that focuses on reliable financial reports 3- Basic transaction reporting systems 4-A system in which strategically relevant cost management...
Suppose a lab scale consistently measures 2 g too high. How would that effect measurement of specific heat? Too high, too low, or not at all?
Identify the scale of measurement for each of the following variables. Species of plant Number of persons living in a house Worst comic on stage Month of birth Birthweight of babies Aggressiveness measured on the Buss-Durkee Scale
What is the scale of measurement for the elevation of mountains (measured in feet above sea level)?
Give a measurement reading of the Vernier scale below (assume the unit is in degrees) 5 10