The lowest level of measurement is:
a. interval.
b. nominal.
c. ordinal.
d. ratio.
ANS: B
Nominal-scale measurement is the lowest of the four measurement categories.
Interval data are considered the third highest level of measurement.
Ordinal data are considered the second highest level of measurement.
Ratio data are considered the highest level of measurement.
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