Which of the following orders lists the scales of measurement from the scale providing the least specific information to the scale providing the most specific information?
A)ratio, interval, ordinal, nominal
B)ratio, interval, nominal, ordinal
C)ordinal, nominal, interval, ratio
D)nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio

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Nominal scales categorize data without a specific order. Ordinal scales introduce an order. Interval scales not only order data but also quantify the difference between them without a true zero. Ratio scales offer all these features plus a true zero, allowing for the most specific information.

Which of the Following Orders Lists the Scales of Measurement