A requirement for a nominal scale is that its categories are mutually exclusive. This means _____.
A) that all possible categories must be included
B) that the categories cannot appear in any other question on the questionnaire
C) that the categories are synonymous
D) that each category must be different (no overlap)
E) that points on the scale indicate equal distance

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Mutually exclusive means that each category must be different and there can be no overlap between them. This is necessary in order to avoid ambiguity and ensure that responses are clear and accurate.

A Requirement for a Nominal Scale Is That Its Categories