A research asks people to indicate their zip code (35023, 35214, 35466, etc.). This variable may best be described as being measured at the ______ level of measurement.
A) nominal
B) ordinal
C) interval
D) ratio

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The zip code variable is a categorical variable that represents different geographic areas. It cannot be ranked or compared numerically, as there is no meaningful order or distance between zip codes. Therefore, it is best described as being measured at the nominal level of measurement.

A Research Asks People to Indicate Their Zip Code (35023