Practice Measurement Techniques (scales Of Measurement) (5.5) - Empirical Research Methods in HCI
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Measurement Techniques (Scales of Measurement)

Practice - Measurement Techniques (Scales of Measurement)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What type of scale is used for categorizing data without order?

💡 Hint: Think about how we categorize types of fruit.

Question 2 Easy

Which scale allows ranking, but intervals are unclear?

💡 Hint: Consider satisfaction ratings, such as from a survey.

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Question 1

What type of scale is used for ordering data with a meaningful order but no quantifiable difference?

Nominal
Interval
Ordinal

💡 Hint: Think about satisfaction ratings.

Question 2

True or False: The ratio scale is the highest measurement scale because it has equal intervals and a true zero point.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember what makes a ratio scale unique.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You conducted a usability study asking users to rate their satisfaction on a 5-point scale and also collected the time they spent completing tasks. Which scales did you use, and how could misinterpreting these scales affect the analysis?

💡 Hint: Think about how averages function differently in ordinal vs. ratio data.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a short questionnaire that employs all four scales of measurement. Explain why each scale is important in your context.

💡 Hint: Consider how each piece of information contributes to understanding user interactions.

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