For a variable measured at the ______ scale of measurement, one would use a ______ to illustrate the data.
A) interval; pie graph
B) ratio; frequency polygon
C) nominal; histogram
D) ratio; bar chart

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A frequency polygon is best used for interval or ratio scales of measurement, which are quantitative. Choice B is correct because it pairs the ratio scale, which is a quantitative measurement scale featuring a defined zero point, with a frequency polygon, which is appropriate for illustrating the distribution of numerical data.

For a Variable Measured at the ______ Scale of Measurement