Measures of dispersion are appropriate for which types of variables?
A) nominal
B) ratio
C) ordinal
D) discrete

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Measures of dispersion are most appropriate for ratio variables, as they have the most information and variability to be measured. Nominal and ordinal variables do not have a specific order or magnitude, and measures of dispersion do not provide meaningful information for these types of variables. Discrete variables can be ratio or ordinal, but the appropriateness of measures of dispersion depends on the specific context and distribution of the data.

Measures of Dispersion Are Appropriate for Which Types of Variables