When choosing statistics and considering the level of measurement, one may:
A)apply any statistic to any level of measurement.
B)apply a statistic designed for a higher level of measurement to lower level data.
C)apply a statistic designed for a lower level of measurement to higher level data.
D)none of the answers is correct.

Question

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Statistics designed for lower levels of measurement can be applied to higher level data because higher level data (e.g., interval or ratio) inherently contains the properties of lower levels (e.g., nominal or ordinal), allowing for broader statistical operations. However, the reverse is not true; statistics for higher levels cannot always be applied to lower level data due to the lack of necessary data properties.

When Choosing Statistics and Considering the Level of Measurement, One