If a dependent variable is nominal, the assumption that the _____ should not be made.
A) variable is normally distributed
B) variable is assessed using a scale measure
C) participants are randomly selected
D) participants are randomly assigned

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Nominal data is categorical and cannot be measured using a scale measure. Therefore, assuming that the dependent variable is assessed using a scale measure is incorrect. The assumptions of normal distribution, random selection, and random assignment are not relevant to this particular issue.

If a Dependent Variable Is Nominal, the Assumption That the _____