Which of the following is an example of an equal-interval variable?
A)Marital status of a person (single, divorced, etc.)
B)Number of friends a person has (2, 4, etc.)
C)Results of a horse race (arrived 1st, 2nd, etc.)
D)Numbers printed on the back of a basketball team's jerseys (21, 43, etc.)

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DEqual-interval variables are those where the difference between values is consistent and meaningful. The number of friends (B) and the numbers on jerseys (D) both represent situations where the intervals between numbers are consistent and meaningful, fitting the definition of equal-interval variables.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Equal-Interval