SMAT 130B-01 – CRN: 10227: The lengths​ (in centimeters) of 22 Ford automobiles are listed. Identify the level of measurement of the data set. Explain your reasoning.

Posted: November 28th, 2022

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Part 1

What is the data​ set’s level of​ measurement? Explain your reasoning.

A.

Nominal. The data are categorized using​ numbers, but no mathematical computations can be made.

B.

Ratio. The data can be ordered and differences between data entries are​ meaningful, and the zero entry is an inherent zero.

Your answer is correct.

C.

Interval. The data can be ordered and differences between data entries are​ meaningful, but the zero entry is not an inherent zero.

D.

Ordinal. The data can be arranged in​ order, or​ ranked, but differences between data entries are not meaningful.