After measuring a group of individuals, a researcher finds that Jared's score is three times greater than Jasmin's score. These measurements must come from a(n) ____ scale.
A) nominal
B) ordinal
C) interval
D) ratio

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The only scale that allows for meaningful comparisons of magnitude is the ratio scale, which includes a true zero point. Jared's score being three times greater than Jasmin's score implies a ratio relationship between their scores, indicating the use of a ratio scale for measurement.

After Measuring a Group of Individuals, a Researcher Finds That