Example of Ordinal Scales. Interval Interval scales are numeric scales in which we know not only the order, but also the exact differences between the values. The classic example of an interval scale is Celsius temperature because the difference between each value is the same.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 bacterial infection of a joint can cause a severe and potentially destructive form of arthritis, often referred to as septic arthritis. Bacterial joint infections can be caused by a number of different organisms and can occur in both natural and artificial joints (eg, after a knee replacement).
The harmful bacteria that cause bacterial joint inflammation can enter your body via the skin, eyes, ears, mouth, nose, and mucous membranes. Some of the types of bacteria responsible for causing this infection include: 1  Staphylococcus aureus, which causes staph infections. 2  Streptococcus, which causes strep throat.