Body temperature in Fahrenheit is an example of which of the following scales?
Correct Answer: Interval
Description: Metric scale is fuher divided into interval and ratio scales. In an interval scale, there is no absolute zero, such as in body temperature. A temperature of 105? F cannot be interpreted as 5% higher than 100? F. Ref: Medical biostatistics, 1st edition pg: 99
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