When Creating a Test, One Generally Uses a Subset of Items

question 32

Multiple Choice

When creating a test, one generally uses a subset of items to represent a larger construct. This is known as

• A)a population parameter.
• B)a domain sampling.
• C)a sampling error.
• D)descriptive statistics.

Understand the concept of anxiety sensitivity as it relates to panic disorders.

Grasp the implications of genetic and environmental factors in the development of panic disorder and agoraphobia.

Distinguish between the cognitive factors contributing to panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Analyze the role of neurotransmitters and conditioning in panic disorders and their treatments.

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Definitions:

Inductive Logic

A method of reasoning in which general principles are derived from specific observations, moving from particular instances to broader generalizations.

Deductive Logic

A method of reasoning from one or more general statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion, applying general principles to specific cases.

Hypothesis Testing

A statistical method that uses sample data to evaluate a hypothesis about a population parameter.

Operational Definition

Description of something that allows it to be measured.