The most commonly and frequently used classification of scales of measurement was developed by a famous psychologist Stanley Smith Stevens who proposed following four types of scales of measurement: 1) Nominal scale of measurement. 2) Ordinal scale of measurement. 3) Interval scale of measurement.
The Effects of Malnutrition & Alcoholism. Alcoholism contributes to malnutrition by displacing nourishing food and altering metabolism. Alcoholism contributes to malnutrition by decreasing appetite and vital nutrients; drinking often serves as a substitute for meals, according to MayoClinic.com.lcoholism contributes to malnutrition by decreasing appetite and vital nutrients; drinking often serves as a substitute for meals, according to MayoClinic.com.
Alcohol. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol â in particular beer â has been shown to increase the risk for gout, a form of arthritis. Alcohol can increase levels of uric acid in the body (an overload of uric acid is the main cause of gout). Those with other forms of arthritis may or may not be affected by alcohol â itâs very individual, says Sandon.