When a researcher classifies data into one of two or more categories, the researcher is using an)________ scale.
A)nominal
B)ordinal
C)ratio
D)interval

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Nominal scale is used to classify data into categories where there is no inherent order or ranking among the categories. This fits the scenario described in the question where the data is being classified into categories but there is no ranking involved.

When a Researcher Classifies Data into One of Two or More