Which of the following measurement scales has an arbitrary zero point?
A)Nominal
B)Ordinal
C)Interval
D)Ratio

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Interval measurement scale has an arbitrary zero point. This means that the zero does not indicate the absence of the attribute being measured, but rather it is just a reference point. For example, in temperature measurement, 0 degree Celsius or 0 degree Fahrenheit does not mean the absence of temperature, but it is just a reference point.

Which of the Following Measurement Scales Has an Arbitrary Zero