If Two Coders Fail to Achieve

question 21

Multiple Choice

If two coders fail to achieve .70 agreement on their coding decisions, then

• A) The operational definitions should be reviewed and refined
• B) Additional training should be provided for the coders
• C) The findings from the study should not be believed
• D) All of the above
• Essays:

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Definitions:

Additional Diagnosis

A supplementary identification of a disease or disorder that accompanies the primary diagnosis and can affect treatment and prognosis.

Obsessive-compulsive Personality Disorder

A disorder characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, leading to significant impairments in flexibility and efficiency.

Freudian Theorists

Refers to psychologists or psychoanalysts who build upon or work within the framework of Sigmund Freud's theories on the unconscious, psychosexual development, and defense mechanisms.

Anal Retentive

A psychoanalytic concept suggesting that individuals fixated at the anal stage of development demonstrate traits such as meticulousness, stubbornness, and a need for control.