Match List I (Scales of Measurement) with List II (Characteristics) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List I

i.Nominal

ii.Ordinal

iii.Ratio

iv.Interval

List II

a.Place items from least to most or lowest to highest

b.Precisely how far apart the items are

c.Denotes the categories only

d.Enables researcher to determine the proportions easily

Ai-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b ✓ Correct

Bi-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a

Ci-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c

Di-c, ii-b, iii-a, iv-d

Correct answer: (A) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b

Explanation

The nominal scale denotes the categories only, matching i with c.

The ordinal scale places items from least to most or lowest to highest, matching ii with a.

The ratio scale enables the researcher to determine proportions easily, matching iii with d.

The interval scale shows precisely how far apart the items are, matching iv with b.

Options that call nominal a ranking scale or ratio a mere labelling scale misjudge their properties.

The four scales form an increasing hierarchy of information from nominal up to ratio.

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