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Suppose you were interviewing people about their views on gun control. You ask the respondents the following question: How much do you agree or disagree with this statement: "The United States needs stiffer laws controlling the purchase and ownership of guns." The respondents are then asked to rank their feelings on the following scale: strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree or disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. What level of measurement would you be using?

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