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).
Rheumatic fever is a bacterial infection that can cause problems with the heart 's aortic and mitral valves. Rheumatic fever is caused by certain strains of streptococcal bacteria. A strep throat infection that isn't properly treated can trigger rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever can damage heart muscle and heart valves.