In Research, What Does the Term "Clinical Significance" Refer To

question 109

Multiple Choice

In research, what does the term "clinical significance" refer to?

• A)whether the effects observed in the study are due to controlled sampling
• B)whether the effects observed in the study are due to the manipulation of the independent variable
• C)whether the effects observed in the study are due to chance
• D)how important the effects are in the "real world"

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Definitions:

Currently Attainable Standards

Performance levels that can be achieved under current working conditions with reasonable effort.

Ideal Standards

Standards set based on the best possible conditions with no allowance for inefficiencies, used for benchmarking and goal-setting.

Price Variance

The difference between the actual price paid for a good or service and its expected price, often used in budgeting and cost control.

Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials or inputs used in production and the standard expected quantity, impacting costs.