Measurement Scales Properties Sequence

This question requires identifying the properties associated with each scale of measurement and then sequencing them according to the provided options.

Properties of Scales

The four scales of measurement have distinct properties:

• Nominal Scale: Possesses only the property of Identity (classification). This matches Property A.
• Ordinal Scale: Possesses Identity and Magnitude (order or rank). This matches Property B.
• Interval Scale: Possesses Identity, Magnitude, and Equal Unit Size. Differences are meaningful. This matches Property C.
• Ratio Scale: Possesses Identity, Magnitude, Equal Unit Size, and an Absolute Zero. Ratios are meaningful. This matches Property D.

Sequencing the Scales

The question asks to arrange the scales (Ordinal, Nominal, Ratio, Interval) according to the properties listed (A, B, C, D). The correct answer implies matching the properties to the scales in the order they appear in the options' sequences.

Let's match the scales mentioned in the question to the properties, assuming the sequence in the correct option (B, A, D, C) represents the properties for the scales Ordinal, Nominal, Ratio, and Interval, respectively:

• Ordinal Scale corresponds to Property B (Identity and Magnitude).
• Nominal Scale corresponds to Property A (Identity).
• Ratio Scale corresponds to Property D (Identity, magnitude, equal unit size, and absolute Zero).
• Interval Scale corresponds to Property C (Identity, magnitude, and equal unit size).

Therefore, the correct sequence of properties corresponding to the scales Ordinal, Nominal, Ratio, and Interval is B, A, D, C.

Correct Answer Identification

Based on the matching of scales to their defining properties, the sequence B, A, D, C aligns with the scales Ordinal, Nominal, Ratio, and Interval respectively. This corresponds to Option A.