A nominal variable is a measured variable that
A) names or identifies a particular characteristic.
B) measures any changes in responding that may occur as a result of measurement.
C) is used to indicate the extent to which a person possesses a characteristic.
D) has an absolute zero point and is known to represent the complete lack of the conceptual variable.

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Nominal variables are categorical variables that are used to label or name categories or groups. They do not imply any quantitative value or order among the categories. Examples include gender, race, or the brand of a product.

A Nominal Variable Is a Measured Variable That