You might have heard of the sequence of terms to describe data: Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio. They were used quite extensively but have begun to fall out of favor.These terms are used to describe types of data and by some to dictate the appropriate statistical test to use.atio data is interval data with a natural zero point. For example, time is ratio since 0 time is meaningful. Degrees Kelvin has a 0 point (absolute 0) and the steps in both these scales have the same degree of magnitude.
Runny Nose: Should You Call the Vet?By Kentucky Equine Research Staff Â· March 10, 2011. A little bit of clear nasal discharge is not uncommon after healthy horses exercise or play energetically. Owners might also see this type of discharge if a horse has been eating hay, and most of the time this runny nose is simply a harmless result of slight irritation from fast breathing or exposure to low levels of dust.
1 Allergies: A common cause of runny nose in dogs is allergies, such as seasonal pollen allergies, and canine atopy. 2  If your dog has a runny nose only seasonally (e.g. in spring or fall), and the nasal discharge is clear and watery, chances are he is suffering from seasonal pollen allergy.