The Validity of a Test Refers to Its

question 117

Multiple Choice

The validity of a test refers to its

• A) direct comparability to the rest of the test population.
• B) ability to measure what it claims to measure.
• C) sensitivity to repeated administrations of the test to the same person.
• D) internal consistency.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Cultural Barriers

Challenges and obstacles that arise in cross-cultural communication and interaction due to differences in language, norms, and customs.

Language Barriers

Challenges to communication that occur when people who have no language in common attempt to converse.

Subsidiary

A “child” company to a parent company; the parent company owns 100% of the subsidiary’s operations.

International Business

Commercial transactions that occur across country borders, involving the trade of goods, services, technology, capital, or knowledge.