Measurement Scales Activity

In the following list, identify if the object or activity would be measured on a nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio scale.

You may want to review the definitions before starting.

Nominal

Ordinal

Interval

Ratio

Characteristic of the scale

GRE test

Celcius temperature scale

Football jerseys

Gender identification as male or female

IQ tests

Grade Point Average

Height as taller or shorter

Number of siblings

Economic status as High, Middle, or Low

Days working for a company

Learning style

Kelvin temperature scale