Select the Description That Most Completely Classifies the Given Variable

question 45

Multiple Choice

Select the description that most completely classifies the given variable
-A Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test is useful in detecting prostate cancer in men. A sample of blood is analyzed and the concentration of PSA is reported in nanograms per milliliter. Values less than 4.0 are considered normal and values over 10.0 indicate that further tests are needed. The best classification of the PSA variable is

• A) Nominal
• B) Qualitative, Ordinal
• C) Quantitative, Continuous
• D) Quantitative, Discrete

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a desired response.

Pill

A small, round, solid pharmaceutical oral dosage form of medication that can contain various active ingredients.

Pain

A distressing sensation and emotional experience linked to tissue damage or described in terms of such damage.

Positive Punishment

A behavior modification technique where an undesirable behavior is followed by an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of the behavior's recurrence.