What Are the Three Basic Steps Used to Ascertain Whether

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Essay

What are the three basic steps used to ascertain whether a sample represents a given population?

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Definitions:

Diagnostic

Related to the identification of the nature or cause of a certain phenomenon, typically involving systematic analysis of symptoms or conditions.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals.

Axis I Disorder

A classification used in previous versions of the DSM, referring primarily to mental disorders that are acute and typically symptomatic, such as mood disorders and anxiety disorders.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that includes all currently recognized mental health disorders.