Determine which of the four levels of measurement is most appropriate.
-Scientists classify the four major deserts in North America using different regions: the Great Basin, the Mojave, the Sonoran, and the Chihuahuan. What type of data is collected?
A) Nominal
B) Ordinal
C) Interval
D) Ratio

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The classification of deserts into categories like the Great Basin, Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan is a nominal level of measurement because it involves naming or labeling distinct categories without any inherent order or ranking.

Determine Which of the Four Levels of Measurement Is Most