Scorec oof 2 points What type of measure scale is being used? Nominal, or ordinal, interval or ratio. The distance in miles to the closest store The type of measure scale: ratio

The distance in miles to the closest store is a perfect example of a ratio scale because it has a true zero point (zero miles means no distance at all) and allows for meaningful comparisons. For example, 10 miles is twice as far as 5 miles. This characteristic differentiates it from other types of scales where the absence of a value (like temperature in Celsius) doesn’t signify a total lack of the property being measured. In case you're ever confused about scales, remember the hierarchy! Nominal provides names or categories, ordinal gives you a ranked order, interval has meaningful distances between values but no true zero, and ratio has all the perks – including a zero that means 'nothing.' So, keep those scales straight and your measurements will never go 'out of shape'!