It is reasonable to state that one object has twice as much of the attribute property when it has a score of 60 and the other object has a score of 30 when measurement is on a(n) _____ scale.
A) nominal
B) ordinal
C) interval
D) ratio
E) interval or ordinal

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A ratio scale has equal intervals and a true zero point, which means that the score of 60 is twice the score of 30, making it appropriate for indicating that one object has twice as much of the attribute property. Nominal and ordinal scales do not have numerical values, while interval scales have equal intervals but no true zero point, which does not allow for precise comparisons of magnitude between scores. Interval or ordinal scales would not provide a definitive answer for the specific scenario described. Therefore, the best choice is a ratio scale.

It Is Reasonable to State That One Object Has Twice