Question

if you wanted to measure your body composition and only had a scale and measuring tape, what types of methods could you use?

Explanation:

With a scale, you can measure body weight. With a measuring tape, you can take body - circumference measurements. Skinfold thickness measurements using the tape in combination with weight can estimate body fat percentage. These are anthropometric methods which rely on physical measurements of the body.

Answer:

Anthropometric methods (using weight from the scale and body - circumference/skinfold measurements from the measuring tape)