Practice Measurement Techniques (Scales of Measurement) - 5.5 | Module 5: Empirical Research Methods in HCI | Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Micro Specialization
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how we categorize types of fruit.

Question 2

Easy

Which scale allows ranking, but intervals are unclear?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider satisfaction ratings, such as from a survey.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

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

  • Nominal
  • Interval
  • Ordinal

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember what makes a ratio scale unique.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how averages function differently in ordinal vs. ratio data.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how each piece of information contributes to understanding user interactions.

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