= Inherent zero
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The term "inherent zero" typically refers to a concept in statistics and measurement, particularly in the context of scale types. Inherent zero is characterized by the absence of the quality being measured, meaning that at the zero point on the scale, there is a complete lack of the quantity being quantified. For example, in temperature scales, zero degrees Celsius does not represent a complete absence of temperature, so it is not considered an inherent zero.
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