Which Statements Are True, Relative to Systematic Error

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statements are true, relative to systematic error?

• A)If the amount of the systematic error is known, true scores can be retrieved.
• B)Systematic error may be decreased by proper instrument calibration.
• C)Systematic error results in values that vary in one direction from the true scores.
• D)Systematic error results from researcher fatigue or inattention.
• E)Systematic error changes the mean but not the relative magnitude of the variance.

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Definitions:

Diagnostic Criteria

A set of standardized guidelines used to identify and classify diseases or disorders.

Family History

The health and medical histories of relatives, which can indicate an individual's risk for certain genetic or hereditary conditions.

Frequency

In psychology, often refers to the rate at which a behavior occurs within a certain period of time, important in the study of behavior patterns.

Prognosis

The anticipated progression or outcome of a patient's condition based on current knowledge and trends.