The nurse researcher is interested in using nominal level data.Which object or event could be used if nominal-level data are of primary interest?
A) Test scores
B) Education level
C) Marital status
D) Weight

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Correct C: Marital status is most often represented by nominal-level data.
Incorrect A: Test scores are best represented by interval-level data.
Incorrect B: Education level is best represented by ordinal data: increasing rankings of education level.
Incorrect D: Weight is represented by interval or ratio-level data.

The Nurse Researcher Is Interested in Using Nominal Level Data