Ordinal Level

The Ordinal level of measurement applies to data that can be arranged in order. However, differences between data values either cannot be determined or are meaningless.

- Triola (2011).

Example

In this example, the ordinal level of measurement is the data that is arranged in order by freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior students. This is just one example of an ordinal level of measurement.

Related Terms

Interval Level

Nominal Data

Ratio Level