Which of the following statements if FALSE concerning the conversion of continuous measures to categorical measures?
A) When converting, there is no loss of information about a variable.
B) Because higher levels of measurement have all the properties of measures lower in the hierarchy, conversion is perfectly acceptable.
C) In many cases, conversion is advisable for aiding in interpretation of research study results.
D) Analyses should be performed using the highest level of measurement possible for a particular variable.
E) A simple solution would be to provide both types of results.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Converting continuous measures to categorical measures results in a loss of information because the detailed variability within the data is reduced to broader categories.

Which of the Following Statements If FALSE Concerning the Conversion