A researcher measures the time taken by subjects to press a button following a signal. This measure is an example of a(n) _____ scale.
A)nominal
B)ratio
C)ordinal
D)interval

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A ratio scale is appropriate for measuring time as it has a true zero point (i.e., 0 seconds) and can therefore be used for meaningful arithmetic operations such as calculating the speed of responding. Nominal, ordinal, and interval scales are not appropriate for measuring time.

A Researcher Measures the Time Taken by Subjects to Press