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In ratio scales, the location of the zero point is arbitrary.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Interval scales are able to represent absolute quantities including a meaningful absolute zero.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Dominic

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Ratio scales have an absolute zero. This is what distinguishes a ratio scale from an interval scale because zero in a ratio scale has meaning in that it represents an absence of some concept.

Answer to Question 2

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Ratio scales do this. Interval scales do capture information about differences in quantities of a concept, however.


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Wow, this really help

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