Question

determine the level of measurement. (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio)

1. cars described as compact, midsize, and full-size.
2. colors of m&m candies.
3. weights of m&m candies
4. types of markers (washable, permanent, etc.)
5. time it takes to sing the national anthem
6. total annual income for statistics students

Explanation:

1. Car sizes have a ranked order (compact < midsize < full-size) but no equal intervals between ranks.
2. Candy colors are just labels with no inherent order or numerical value.
3. Weights have a true zero point (0 weight means no mass) and meaningful ratios.
4. Marker types are categorical labels with no inherent order or numerical hierarchy.
5. Time has a true zero point (0 time means no duration) and meaningful ratios.
6. Annual income has a true zero point (0 income means no earnings) and meaningful ratios.

Answer:

1. Ordinal
2. Nominal
3. Ratio
4. Nominal
5. Ratio
6. Ratio