Which of these constructs can not be measured using a ratio scale?
A)Height
B)Temperature
C)Number of children in a family
D)Driving speed

Question

Which of these constructs can not be measured using a ratio scale? ​
A)Height
B)Temperature ​
C)Number of children in a family
D)Driving speed

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Temperature cannot be measured using a ratio scale because it does not have a true zero point where the absence of the quantity is indicated (except when using Kelvin, but common scales like Celsius and Fahrenheit do not have this property). Height, the number of children, and driving speed all have true zero points and can be measured on a ratio scale.

Which of These Constructs Can Not Be Measured Using a Ratio