Researchers often select one type of measurement scale (e.g., ratio vs. ordinal) over another. Which of the following is generally not a reason that

Researchers often select one type of measurement scale (e.g., ratio vs. ordinal) over another. Which of the following is generally not a reason that influences this decision?

  A. What your analysis plans are. 

  B. The topic of subject of interest. 

  C. The target population of interest. 

  D. Concerns related to validity.