Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit is an example of a(n) __________ variable.
A)nominal
B)ordinal
C)interval
D)ratio

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Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit is an example of an interval variable because it has equal unit intervals but does not have a true zero point (i.e. 0 degrees Fahrenheit does not mean the absence of temperature). Nominal variables have no inherent order or numerical value (e.g. types of fruit), ordinal variables have a relative order but the differences between values are not necessarily equal (e.g. rank of finishers in a race), and ratio variables have equal intervals and a true zero point (e.g. weight, height, time).

Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit Is an Example of A(n) __________