According to Stevens' (1946) classification, the four scales of measurement are
A) general, interval, modal, and ratio.
B) nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio.
C) frequency, weight, volume, and ratio.
D) frequency, pitch, tone, and amplitude.
Answer: B
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