For the variable in my study (Variable 'X'), I can say that someone with a score of 30 has 5 times more 'X' than someone with a score of 6. If so, Variable 'X' is measured at the ______ level of measurement
A) nominal
B) ordinal
C) interval
D) ratio

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The statement indicates that variable 'X' is measured at the ratio level of measurement. This is because there is an absolute zero point (i.e., someone with a score of 0 on 'X' has no 'X' at all) and it makes sense to say that someone with a score of 30 has 5 times more 'X' than someone with a score of 6.

For the Variable in My Study (Variable 'X'), I Can