Which of the following is true of an ordinal scale? It allows responses to be rank-ordered in a hierarchical pattern. It is less powerful than a nominal scale. It is the most basic and least powerful scale design. It can measure absolute differences between scale points. It allows researchers to make absolute comparisons between responses.

Which two investment options would be best if you were planning to invest $10,000, with the expectation that you would be making a down payment for a house in 10 years? consider the kind of investment, rate of return, level of risk, and other factors. (4 points)

Astudy that involves interviews of adults is eligible for expedited review. the researcher wants to add an adolescent population (aged 12 to 17) to the study and has designed a parental permission and assent process. no additional changes are planned. which of the following statements about review of the revised protocol is accurate? the research would only be eligible for expedited review if the adolescents are capable of understanding the same consent forms used for the adult population. the research would only be eligible for expedited review if the adolescents have been declared to be emancipated minors. the new research would need full review by a convened irb because children are a protected population. unless the nature of the questions would raise the level of risk to > minimal for adolescents, the research would still qualify for expedited review.

Which country had the most spiritual influence on classical china? a) india b) japan c) korea d) mongolia