A scale in which a given attribute is categorized, and numbers are assigned to the categories, but there is no order or level implied among the categories.
A) nominal
B) ordinal
C) interval
D) ratio

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A nominal scale is used to categorize a given attribute or variable without any order or level. Numbers assigned to the categories serve merely as labels and do not indicate any value or magnitude. Examples include gender, race, and marital status.

A Scale in Which a Given Attribute Is Categorized, and Numbers