In the race mentioned in question 26, a comparison of each runner's finishing time would represent a(n) _________.
A) nominal scale
B) ratio scale
C) interval scale
D) ordinal scale

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A ratio scale is the best choice because it allows for direct comparison and measurement of the differences between values. Finishing time is a continuous variable that can be measured in seconds or minutes, which fits the ratio scale. Other scales, such as nominal, ordinal, or interval, would not allow for meaningful comparisons of finishing times between different runners.

In the Race Mentioned in Question 26, a Comparison of Each