Activity For Level of Measurement
Activity For Level of Measurement
NAME:_____________________________________
Level of Measurement
1. Macy keeps a detailed list of the different brands of shoes it sells (eg Doc Marten’s Nike, Nine West ).
What type of data is this?
a. Interval b. Nominal c. ordinal d. ratio
2. Proficiency in Mathematics scored on a scale of 0 to 100(The scale is well standardized and can be
thought of as having equal intervals)
3. The temperature of a patient measured in degrees Fahrenheit
4. The birth weight of a premature infant as measured in pounds and ounces
5. Sex of children is an example of ____________ scale
6. The number of accidents for each of the20 busy intersections were recorded. Each accident was rated
as:
___ minor damage, no injuries
___ moderate damage, slight injury requiring hospitalization
___ severe damage and injury
7. Based on attendance figures a ranking of the top 10 American Idol aspirants were compiled.
8. Taken all together, how would you say things are these days, would you say that you are very happy
pretty happy not so happy?
Very happy
Pretty happy
Not too happy
9. On the average days, about how many hours do you personally watch television?
10. Students were observed on during lunchtime at the cafeteria for 3 months. The number of students
sitting with students of other races was counted for each meal period.