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A perfect example of an interval scale is the Fahrenheit scale to measure temperature. The scale is made up of equal temperature units, so that the difference between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to the difference between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Other Types of Thermometers. 1  Temperature strips: although not exactly a thermometer, temperature strips still measure the bodyâs temperature due to liquid crystals that react to heat. 2  It is usually placed against the forehead and changes color, which can be matched to a provided chart to estimate a personâs temperature. The most accurate way to measure an infantâs temperature is rectally with a digital thermometer. 2  Measuring body temperature through the armpit is probably the most inaccurate, in comparison to oral or rectal measurements.