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A researcher records the amount of light it takes to detect a small visual stimulus in a dark room. Luminance is the variable being measured and may be thought of here as physical energy. What level of measurement is most likely involved in making this observation?
 
  a. nominal
  b. ordinal
  c. interval
  d. ratio

Question 2

Which one of the following is an example of an interval level of measurement?
 
  a. height (in inches)
  b. weight (in pounds)
  c. age (in years)
  d. temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit)


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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