Using an ordinal scale to assess leadership, which of the following statements is appropriate?
A) A has twice as much leadership ability as B
B) X has no leadership ability
C) Y has the most leadership ability
D) all of these

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An ordinal scale ranks individuals from highest to lowest, so it is appropriate to say that Y has the most leadership ability. However, it is not appropriate to make quantitative comparisons such as A having twice as much leadership ability as B or stating that someone has no leadership ability, as an ordinal scale only provides relative rankings, not absolute values.

Using an Ordinal Scale to Assess Leadership, Which of the Following