Consider the following points on a scale: If the scale upon which A , B , C , and D are arranged is a nominal scale, we can say _________.
A) B = 2 A
B) B - A = D - C
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

Question

Consider the following points on a scale:  If the scale upon which A , B , C , and D are arranged is a nominal scale, we can say _________.
A) B = 2 A 
B) B - A = D - C 
C) both a and b 
D) neither a nor b

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nominal scale does not involve numerical values or ranking, it simply assigns labels or categories to data. Therefore, we cannot make any quantitative comparisons such as B being twice A or mathematical calculations such as B-A=D-C. Hence, neither option A nor B is correct.

Consider the Following Points on a Scale: If the Scale