What differentiates interval from ratio scales of measurement?
A) Interval scales use rank order; ratio scales do not
B) In a ratio scale equal distance on the dimension represent equal distance on the dimension being measured; this is not true for interval
C) Scores of zero are not possible on interval scales
D) Ratio scales include an absolute zero point - indicating the absence of what is being measured

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Ratio scales have an absolute zero point, which signifies the absence of the quantity being measured, distinguishing them from interval scales that do not have this feature.

What Differentiates Interval from Ratio Scales of Measurement