Interval and ratio level measurements differ in their use of zero. Ratio level measurement includes:
A) an absolute zero point, in which a score of zero indicates an absence of the variable being measured.
B) a relative zero, such as 0-degrees Fahrenheit.
C) an absolute zero, in which a score of zero is assigned, based on a theoretic rationale.
D) none of the above

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Ratio level measurement includes an absolute zero point, meaning a score of zero indicates a complete absence of the variable being measured.

Interval and Ratio Level Measurements Differ in Their Use of Zero