Question

Which of the following do indexes and scales have in common?

a. They are interval measures.
b. Their attributes form an intensity structure.
c. They rank-order the units of analysis in terms of specific variables.
d. Their scores represent a pattern of response.
e. They are nominal measures.

Answer 1

c.They rank-order the units of analysis in terms of specific variables

Explanation:

An index is a way of compiling one score from a variety of questions or statement that represents a belief, feeling or attitude.

Scales on the other hand measure levels of intensity at a variable level like how much a person agrees or disagrees with a particular statement.

The one thing common to both indexes and scales is that

They rank-order the units of analysis in terms of specific variables.