This document discusses classifying data by level and provides an example. It explains that interval level data involves quantitative data where differences can be found but ratios do not make sense, such as dates. Ratio level data allows for both differences and ratios, like the baseball statistics provided as an example. The document aims to teach readers how to distinguish between interval and ratio levels of measurement for data.
4. Example: Classifying Data by Level
Two data sets are shown. Which data set
consists of data at the interval level? Which
data set consists of data at the ratio level?
(Source: Major League Baseball)
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5. Solution: Classifying Data by Level
Interval level (Quantitative
data. Can find a difference
between two dates, but a ratio
does not make sense.)
Ratio level (Can find
differences and write
ratios.)
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