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What is the main distinction between variables on an interval scale and those on a ratio scale of measurement?
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In a ratio scale, there is a true zero point that represents the complete absence of the attribute being measured, while in an interval scale, the zero point is arbitrary and does not indicate the absence of the attribute. Show more…
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