The nurse researcher is using a nursing degree as a variable in a research study.What level of measurement would be most appropriate in this case?
A) Nominal
B) Ordinal
C) Interval
D) Ratio

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Correct A: This variable (type of nursing degree)is scaled using categorical data,nominal level.The type fits only one characteristic.
Incorrect B: This variable (type of nursing degree)is scaled using categorical data,nominal level.The type fits only one characteristic.
Incorrect C: This variable (type of nursing degree)is scaled using categorical data,nominal level.The type fits only one characteristic.
Incorrect D: This variable (type of nursing degree)is scaled using categorical data,nominal level.The type fits only one characteristic.

The Nurse Researcher Is Using a Nursing Degree as a Variable