In the Context of Measuring a Construct, the Degree to Which

question 20

Multiple Choice

In the context of measuring a construct, the degree to which obtained scores reflect the true scores for individuals is called the _____ of the scores.

• A) saliency
• B) reflexivity
• C) reliability
• D) dependency

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Definitions:

Bowel Sounds

The noises made by the movement of the intestines as they push food through the gastrointestinal tract, typically heard with a stethoscope during a physical exam.

Vesicular Lung Sounds

Breath sounds normally heard over most lung fields, characterized by a soft, rustling quality associated with air moving through smaller airways.

Bronchovesicular Breath Sounds

Normal breath sounds heard over the central chest or back, indicating air moving through the larger airways.

Heart Sound

The sounds produced by the closing of heart valves and the flow of blood through the heart, often assessed with a stethoscope.