Calculating the median is an appropriate measure for all of the following, except a(n):
A) interval scale.
B) ordinal scale.
C) ratio scale.
D) nominal scale.

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The median is not appropriate for nominal scales because the categories do not have any inherent order. It is appropriate for interval, ordinal, and ratio scales where there is a logical order to the values being measured.

Calculating the Median Is an Appropriate Measure for All of the Following