The Steven's Models of Measurement
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I need help with answering these questions please explain the Stevens' model of measurement scales for each one:
a) What type of scale is used when the variable is social class? Explain.
b) What type of scale is used when the variable studied is a Top 40 list of popular songs? Explain.
c) What type of scale is used when the variable studied is intelligence scores (for example, on the Stanford-Binet-R)? Explain. Ratio scale
d) What type of scale is used when the variables studied are low and normal birth weights of newborns? Explain
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The four models of Steven's method of measurement are listed and explained using real world examples. 105 words.
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A. Nominal would be used here. Because there would be no math in this scenario, just types.
B. Ordinal would be here to put things from ...
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