Ordinal data and interval data both involve quantities that are ordered. What is the distinguishing characteristic between the two?
A) Ordinal data provide information on the difference and direction of difference between the values
B) Ordinal data have an absolute 0 point
C) Interval data involve interval values that are known and equal
D) In interval data the intervals between each value may not be known

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Interval data involve known and equal intervals between values, unlike ordinal data, which only indicate order without precise differences between levels.

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