Understanding Data Types in Research

Which of the following is an example of nominal data?

• Temperature in Celsius

• Types of fruits

• Height in metres

• Weight in kilograms

Identify the type of data represented by the following: "Customer satisfaction ratings on a scale from 1 to 5."

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Interval

• Ratio

Which of the following is an example of interval data?

• The number of students in a class

• The temperature in degrees Celsius

• The ranking of students in a competition

• The types of vehicles in a parking lot

Consider the following scenario: You are asked to organise a survey to collect data on people's favourite colours. What type of data will you be collecting?

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Interval

• Ratio

A teacher records the grades of students as A, B, C, D, or F. What type of data is this?

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Interval

• Ratio

Which of the following scenarios best represents interval data?

• The list of countries in alphabetical order

• The temperature readings in a city

• The levels of education: primary, secondary, tertiary

• The number of books in a library

A researcher collects data on the time of day (in hours) when people exercise. What type of data is this?

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Interval

• Ratio

Which of the following is an example of data that is not interval?

• The temperature in Fahrenheit

• The year of birth of individuals

• The ranking of movies from best to worst

• The time of day in hours

A survey asks respondents to select their preferred mode of transport: car, bus, bicycle, or walking. What type of data is being collected?

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Interval

• Ratio

Which of the following is an example of ordinal data?

• The pH level of a solution

• The ranking of athletes in a race

• The types of cuisine in a restaurant

• The temperature in degrees Celsius