Inherent zero

Inherent zero

In statistics, an inherent zero is a reference point used to describe data sets which are indicative of magnitude of an absolute or relative nature. Inherent zeros are used on ratio scales. [Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World by Ron Larson and Elizabeth Farber]

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