The nurse researcher is interested in having the greatest flexibility possible in choosing statistical procedures.Which level of measurement should be used to achieve this?
A) Nominal
B) Ordinal
C) Interval
D) Ratio

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Correct D: Ratio measurement is the highest level of measurement; all mathematical procedures can be performed on data from ratio scales.
Incorrect A: Nominal-level data allow the least amount of mathematical manipulation.
Incorrect B: Ordinal-level data are limited in the amount of mathematical manipulation possible.
Incorrect C: Interval-level data allow for a great amount of data manipulation.

The Nurse Researcher Is Interested in Having the Greatest Flexibility