interval measurement scale
[ˈɪntərvəl ˈmeʒərmənt skeɪl]
nounpl: interval measurement scales
escala de medição intervalar
1. A measurement scale used in statistics where data points are ordered and the distance between values is meaningful and equal, but there is no true zero point
Temperature in Celsius is an example of an interval measurement scale because the difference between 10°C and 20°C is the same as between 20°C and 30°C, but 0°C does not mean the absence of temperature.
A temperatura em graus Celsius é um exemplo de escala de medição intervalar porque a diferença entre 10°C e 20°C é a mesma que entre 20°C e 30°C, mas 0°C não significa ausência de temperatura.
2. A quantitative measurement system that allows for meaningful comparisons of differences between values while lacking a natural zero point
In psychological testing, IQ scores represent an interval measurement scale where equal differences between scores are meaningful.
Em testes psicológicos, as pontuações de QI representam uma escala de medição intervalar onde diferenças iguais entre as pontuações são significativas.
This term is primarily used in academic, statistical, and research contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is fundamental to understanding quantitative data analysis and is taught extensively in universities in both countries. The concept is essential in fields such as psychology, sociology, education, and market research.
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