A Researcher Who Is Interested in New Car Sales Discovers

question 57

Multiple Choice

A researcher who is interested in new car sales discovers that the secondary data were collected 10 years ago. He has discovered that the data fail to meet which criterion?

• A) Do the data appear in the correct units of measurement?
• B) Do the data apply to the time period of interest?
• C) Do the data cover the subject of interest in adequate detail?
• D) Do the data apply to the population of interest?

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Definitions:

Cataplexy

Condition characterized by sudden muscular weakness and loss of muscle tone.

Modafinil

A medication prescribed to promote wakefulness in individuals with sleep disorders such as narcolepsy or sleep apnea.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

A treatment method using mild air pressure to keep the airways open, commonly used for patients with breathing problems, such as sleep apnea.

Nonpharmacological Intervention

Treatment methods that do not involve the use of medication, such as physical therapy, counseling, or lifestyle changes.