Which of the following is an example of ordinal data?

The choice indicating survey responses on a scale of satisfaction accurately represents ordinal data because it reflects a clear order or ranking among the responses. In this context, responses such as "very satisfied," "satisfied," "neutral," "dissatisfied," and "very dissatisfied" imply a progression of satisfaction levels. Each response encompasses a hierarchical relationship, enabling analysts to discern not just the categories but also the relative positioning of those categories in terms of satisfaction.

Ordinal data is characterized by the presence of an inherent order; however, the differences between the categories are not necessarily uniform. For example, the gap in satisfaction between "satisfied" and "neutral" may not be equivalent to the gap between "neutral" and "dissatisfied." This distinguishes ordinal data from other types, such as nominal data, which lacks order and ranking, as seen in colors, types of plants, or eye color, where responses simply categorize items without implying any sort of qualitative progression.