Which of the following scales of measurement are appropriate for quantitative data?
A) Interval and ordinal
B) Ratio and ordinal
C) Nominal and ordinal
D) Interval and ratio

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Interval and ratio scales are appropriate for quantitative data. Interval scale has equal intervals between points but lacks a true zero point (such as temperature in Celsius). Ratio scale has equal intervals and a true zero point (such as weight or age). Nominal and ordinal scales are appropriate for categorical or qualitative data.

Which of the Following Scales of Measurement Are Appropriate for Quantitative