Question

Explain the different types of scales in detail.

Answer 1

Answer:

There are three main ways that scale is indicated on a map: graphic (or bar), verbal, and representative fraction (RF). Bar scales show scale using a graphic format.

Answer 2

Answer:

There are four major scales (or types) of measurement of variables: nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio. The scale of measurement depends on the variable itself. Let's look closer at each of the four scales and what types of variables fall into each category.