What is the difference between interval and ratio data?

Interval data: The data points have a uniform interval between them. E.G: Temperature. The difference between 10 and 20 degrees is exactly the same as the difference between 90 and 100 degrees. Ratio data: Almost exactly the same as interval data, except the data must have an absolute zero, meaning it is not possible for the data to be negative. E.G. Temperature is not ratio data because it is possible to have a negative value, whereas percentages on a test would be ratio data because you cannot have a negative percentage score, so there is an absolute zero. 

EF
Answered by Emma F. Psychology tutor

11350 Views

See similar Psychology A Level tutors

Related Psychology A Level answers

All answers ▸

Discuss Wundt's Role in the emergence of psychology


What is the difference between quantitative data and qualitative data?


Ben, Coleen and Khalil, need to learn the local traffic rules for a test before they are allowed to drive. Describe and evaluate the Levels of Processing framework, with reference to how the group of friends might learn the traffic rules (12 points)


How do I push my answers into the top mark band?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning