Whenever the distance between successive scale points are assumed to be equal, the scale of measurement is at least
A) nominal
B) ordinal
C) interval
D) ratio

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The assumption of equal distance between successive scale points defines an interval scale of measurement. This type of scale not only allows for ordering of values (like an ordinal scale), but also for meaningful measurement of the distance between values. Examples of interval scales include temperature (in Fahrenheit or Celsius) and time (measured in hours or minutes).

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