RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS

SPSS AND STATISTIC

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
IQ score is an example of which level of measurement
A
Nominal
B
Ordinal
C
Interval
D
Ratio
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An IQ (Intelligence Quotient) score from a standardized test of intelligences is a good example of an interval scale score.

Detailed explanation-2: -An interval scale is one where there is order and the difference between two values is meaningful. Examples of interval variables include: temperature (Farenheit), temperature (Celcius), pH, SAT score (200-800), credit score (300-850).

Detailed explanation-3: -Interval scales not only name and order, but also have the property that equal intervals in the numbers measured represent real equal differences in the variables. Examples of interval scales include the Fahrenheit and Celsius temperatures previously mentioned, SAT, GRE, MAT, and IQ scores.

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