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Arii_bell

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on: Aug 4, 2018
The scale of measurement that produces ranks is a(n)
 
  A) nominal scale.
  B) ordinal scale.
  C) interval scale.
  D) ratio scale.

Question 2

A researcher decides to measure IQ by the number of questions correct on the test you are now taking. This measure of IQ is
 
  A) acceptable.
  B) of questionable validity.
  C) of questionable reliability.
  D) unacceptable due to problems of effective range and scale attenuation effect.


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momolu

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Reply #1 on: Aug 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


Arii_bell

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Reply 2 on: Aug 4, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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