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¦.
Endocarditis, also called infective endocarditis, is an infection and inflammation of the heart valves and the inner lining of the heart chambers, which is called the endocardium. Endocarditis occurs when infectious organisms, such as bacteria or fungi, enter the bloodstream and settle in the heart.
Endocarditis is an infection of a heart valve or the inner lining of the heart (the endocardium). Infection can damage or destroy the heart valves and damage the heart.Endocarditis usually occurs in patients with congenital (i.e., present at birth) or acquired heart conditions (e.g., atrial septal defects, valve disease). Although several different organisms can cause endocarditis, it is usually caused by bacteria.In most cases, it develops when normal bacteria on the skin or in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, or urinary tract enter the bloodstream and lodge within a damaged heart valve or abnormal heart tissue.ndocarditis Causes & Risk Factors. Most cases of endocarditis are caused by a bacterial infection. Patients who have a congenital or acquired heart condition have an increased risk for endocarditis. The condition is rare when heart disease is not present.