In a study that compares different drop out rates of college students by intended major; intended major is considered an)________level variable.
A) nominal
B) ordinal
C) interval
D) ratio

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Intended major is a categorical variable where the categories do not have any numerical ranking or order. Therefore, it is best classified as a nominal level variable.

In a Study That Compares Different Drop Out Rates of College