ABSTRACT

By assigning num bers to the scales the teacher in effect m ea­ sured their level. W hich m easurem ent scale did the teacher use?

a . Nominal.

b. Ordinal. c. Interval.

d. Ratio. e . Absolute.

4 .1 .7 . You are given a set of objects of different weights. You have a balance w ith two pans, b u t no stan d ard weights. You use the balance to weigh all the objects and assign num bers to their weights. W hat is the highest level of m easurem ent you can achieve?