There are four measurement scales (or types of data): nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio. These are simply ways to categorize different types of variables.ote: a sub-type of nominal scale with only two categories (e.g. male/female) is called â dichotomous .â If you are a student, you can use that to impress your teacher. Continue reading about types of data and measurement scales: nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratioâ¦.
A cutaneous horn, also known as cornu cutaneum, refers to a specific appearance of a skin lesion in which a cone-shaped protuberance arises on the skin caused by overgrowth of the most superficial layer of skin (epidermis).
But sometimes, dry skin on the ears can be the result of a more serious condition. Read on to learn what causes dry skin on your earsâand what you can do to take care of it. The causes: Seborrheic dermatitis and sunburn. Dry skin can occur on the ear or in the ear canal. It's usually the result of a condition known as seborrheic dermatitis, says Jody Levine, M.D., assistant clinical instructor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. The cause of seborrheic dermatitis is complex, she says.