Given the Pair of Statements: P • ∼ Z and Z

question 168

Multiple Choice

Given the pair of statements: P • ∼ Z and Z ≡ P
These statements are:

• A) Inconsistent.
• B) Valid.
• C) Contradictory.
• D) Consistent.
• E) Logically equivalent.

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Definitions:

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight.

Eating Disorder Examination

A comprehensive, semi-structured interview used for diagnosing and assessing the severity of eating disorders.

Reliability

The ability of a measurement tool to give the same measurement for a given thing every time. Its usefulness partly depends on this attribute.

Validity

The ability of a measurement tool to measure what it purports to measure. A rigid ruler would be reliable; but it would be useless as a measure of temperature.