A true zero point is the feature of

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  1. Nominal scale
  2. Ratio scale
  3. Interval scale
  4. Ordinal scale

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Option 2 : Ratio scale
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A scale is a tool or something that is used to gauge or quantify a situation or something else.

Key Points

  • Measuring scales are used to define and categorize variables. 
  • There are four different scales of measurement Ordinal scale, Nominal scale, Interval scale and Ratio scale. 
  • Ratio scales have all four scales of measurement represented by attributes. 
  • The ratio scale allows for the addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication of data.
  • Ratio scales have a real zero point which sets them apart from interval scales.
  • The data has no value point if the number is 0.

Thus, A true zero point is the feature of the Ratio scale. 

Additional Information

  • Nominal scale: The identity property of data. 
  • Interval scale: The characteristics of nominal and ordered data are present in the interval scale. 
  • Ordinal scale: Data is placed in a particular order. 
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