Which of the following scales would be used when the information is qualitative rather than quantitative?
A) ordinal
B) interval
C) nominal
D) ratio

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When the information is qualitative, meaning it cannot be quantified or measured, the nominal scale is the best choice. The nominal scale is used to categorize data into mutually exclusive groups, such as gender or ethnicity, and does not involve any ranking or ordering. The other scales listed involve measurement or ranking, which is not applicable for qualitative data.

Which of the Following Scales Would Be Used When the Information