_____ scales utilize the property of identity and refer to categories; examples such as telephone numbers or diagnostic categories point to differences in kind but not degree.
A) interval
B) nominal
C) ordinal
D) ratio

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Nominal scales are used for categorical data where the numbers simply serve as labels or identifiers, with no inherent numerical value. Examples of nominal scales include phone numbers, zip codes, and diagnostic categories. These scales classify objects, people, or events into distinct categories or groups, but do not indicate the magnitude or quantity of each category. Other scale types like interval, ordinal, and ratio scales are used to measure the degree or distance between categories which is not relevant for nominal scales.

_____ Scales Utilize the Property of Identity and Refer to Categories;