Emma has collected data on the ages of students in a third year accounting course.The data has been group into the following age ranges:
0-18
19-24
24-30
31-35
35+
Which of these measurement scales would her data be measured on?
A)Nominal
B)Ordinal
C)Interval
D)Ratio

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given data can be ordered into categories of age ranges. However, no numerical values are associated with each category, so the data cannot be measured on an interval or ratio scale. Additionally, there is no inherent hierarchy or ranking among the categories, so the data cannot be measured on a ratio scale. Therefore, the data is best measured on an ordinal scale.

Emma Has Collected Data on the Ages of Students in a Third