categorical scale
[kæt.ə.ˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl skeɪl]
nounpl: categorical scales
escala categórica
1. A measurement scale used in statistics and research to classify data into distinct, non-numerical categories or groups without inherent order or ranking
In the survey, we used a categorical scale to classify respondents by their preferred coffee type: espresso, americano, or latte.
Na pesquisa, usamos uma escala categórica para classificar os respondentes pelo tipo de café preferido: expresso, americano ou latte.
2. A type of nominal or ordinal measurement scale where data represents qualitative distinctions rather than quantitative values
The researcher employed a categorical scale to record the color of each vehicle in the parking lot.
O pesquisador usou uma escala categórica para registrar a cor de cada veículo no estacionamento.
The term 'categorical scale' is primarily used in academic, research, and statistical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is fundamental terminology in quantitative research methodology, social sciences, and market research. Brazilian researchers typically adopt this English term directly in academic publications, though 'escala nominal' or 'escala de classificação' may also be used depending on the specific research tradition.
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