measurement scales

Question

Mr. Haider conducted a survey to estimate the height of women living in Karachi. 60% reported their height 5 feet 3 inches tall, 20% reported 5 feet 5 inches and rest of the 20% reported 5 feet tall. And which scale is used in this one?? Nominal, ordinal, Ratio or interval?? Please give me the justification?

Answer 1

height is a classic example of a ratio scale. It has a zero value, the major distinguishing necessary component of a ratio scale.