Ratio data is similar to ordinal data except that the differences between the data can be quantified and proportions can be specified.

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Ratio data is not similar to ordinal data in the way described; it has a true zero point and allows for the measurement of both differences and proportions, unlike ordinal data which only ranks data without specifying the exact differences between ranks.

Ratio Data Is Similar to Ordinal Data Except That the Differences