For each of the following variables (1 to 5) select the correct measurement scale: Nominal, Ratio, Interval, Ordinal Age in years Birth Order Marital Status Number of years spent in College The number of miles joggers run per week

For each of the following variables (1 to 5) select the correct measurement scale: Nominal, Ratio, Interval, Ordinal Age in years Birth Order Marital Status Number of years spent in College The number of miles joggers run per week

Big Ideas Math A Bridge To Success Algebra 1: Student Edition 2015

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Author:HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Displays

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7CR

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For each of the following variables (1 to 5) select the correct measurement scale:

Nominal, Ratio, Interval, Ordinal

Age in years
Birth Order
Marital Status
Number of years spent in College
The number of miles joggers run per week

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