Fowler, Lilienfield, and Patrick (2009) Studied the Extent to Which

question 8

Multiple Choice

Fowler, Lilienfield, and Patrick (2009) studied the extent to which observers agreed on judgments of psychopathy after viewing "thin slices" (short glimpses) of the behavior of prisoners. The researchers based their findings on which of the following?

• A) Content analysis.
• B) Ecological validity
• C) Inter-rater reliability
• D) Inter-rater validity

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Definitions:

Prediction Interval

An estimate of an interval in which future observations will fall, with a certain level of confidence, based on current sample data.

Expected Value

The average outcome or mean of a random variable, calculated as the sum of all possible values each multiplied by its probability of occurrence.

Confidence Interval

A gamut of statistical values, extrapolated from sample data, predicted to likely retain the value of an undisclosed population parameter.

Gross Revenue

The total income generated by a business before any deductions are made for expenses.