In the exercises below, determine which of the four scales of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio) is most
appropriate.
Religious identity coded:
1 = Protestant
2 = Catholic
3 = Muslim
14 = Jewish
5 = Atheist
6 = Buddhist
7 = Hindu
8 = Other
1 Blood types of A, B, AB, and O
4 Body temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
3
Recycling behavior as measured by the
following scale:
1 = "never recycle"
2 = "sometimes recycle"
3 = "usually recycle"
4 = "always recycle"
2 Distance traveled to work
1
3
Presence of Type II diabetes mellitus (yes or
no)
Socioeconomic status: low, medium, or high
4 Body weight (kg)
1. Nominal
2. Ordinal
3. Interval
4. Ratio