Scales and Measurements

Scales and measurements refer to the systems used to quantify characteristics or attributes in various fields, including science, health, and social research. A scale provides a set of categories or points that represent specific values, like height or temperature. Measurements are the actual values obtained using these scales, such as 170 cm for height or 98.6°F for body temperature. Different scales, like nominal (categories), ordinal (ranked), interval (equal distances), and ratio (true zero), help in organizing and analyzing data effectively, enabling better understanding and comparison of various phenomena.