The issue of which scale of measurement has been used largely determines
A) which statistical tests can be used
B) whether the statistics are descriptive or inferential
C) whether the statistics are inferential or predictive
D) whether the data have been "rigged" or "faked"

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The scale of measurement determines which statistical tests can be used because different tests require different types of data (e.g. nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio). It is important to select the appropriate statistical test based on the scale of measurement to ensure accurate and meaningful analysis of the data.

The Issue of Which Scale of Measurement Has Been Used