If the categories of a variable make distinctions between cases that cannot be arranged in order from low to high, the level of measurement is

For each of the yariables described below, indicate whether it is a quantitative or a categorical (qualitative) variable, Also, indicate the level of measurement for the variable: nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio. Make sure your responses are the most specific possible. Variable Type of variable Level of measurement Nominal Quantitative Ordinal (a) Exchange on which a stock is traded (NYSE, AMEX. or other) Interval Categorical Ratio Nominal Quantitative Ordinal (b) Dosage (in milligrams) of medication Interval Categorical Ratio Nominal Quantitative (c) Rating in a consumer magazine (excellent, above average, fair, or poor) Ordinal Interval Categorical Ratio

If too large a scale is used on a graph, it can be misleading when trying to interpret the data. O True O False

Is the question “Rate the quality of your medical care on a scale from 1 to 5” measuring nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio data? Justify your answer.