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

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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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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.

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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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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent


flexer1n1

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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