Scales that measure physical dimensions-such as number of items correct,amount of alcohol consumed,and time to respond-would be an example of a(n)_______ scale.
A) nominal
B) ordinal
C) interval
D) ratio

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A ratio scale has a true zero point (i.e., absence of the characteristic being measured) and equal intervals between the numbers on the scale. Scales that measure physical dimensions, like the number of items correct, the amount of alcohol consumed, and time to respond, are examples of ratio scales.

Scales That Measure Physical Dimensions-Such as Number of Items Correct,amount