Height in inches is an example of a(n) _________ scale
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Height in inches is an example of a(n) _________ scale
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There are 2 types of scales
1) Ratio scale
2) Interval scale
1) Ratio scale:
it contains all positive values including zero. Used to measure physical attributes of object (height , weight etc )
This scale can't measure negative values.
2)Interval scale :
It contains both positive and negative values including zero. Used to measure the temperature of a body
Temperature may be Positive , zero or negative
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