The level of measurement that allows for the rank ordering of categorical data items in nonparametric procedures is _____ measurement.
A) nominal
B) ratio
C) interval
D) ordinal

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Nominal measurement only allows for categorizing data without ranking, while interval and ratio measurements involve numerical values that can be used in parametric procedures. Ordinal measurement, however, allows for rank ordering of categorical data items, making it suitable for nonparametric procedures.

The Level of Measurement That Allows for the Rank Ordering