The determination of whether a variable is measured on a(n)_____ level is usually a straightforward matter in the behavioral sciences.
A)nominal
B)ordinal
C)interval
D)ratio

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In the behavioral sciences, nominal level variables are the simplest and most common type of variable. Nominal variables are those that can only be placed into categories or classes, with no explicit order or hierarchy among the categories. An example of a nominal variable would be gender, where an individual can only fall into one of two categories, male or female.

The Determination of Whether a Variable Is Measured on A(n)_____