When Critiquing a Research Report, What Would Not Be Needed

question 21

Multiple Choice

When critiquing a research report, what would not be needed in the description of the sample to determine the validity of the sample? The

• A) population it was representing
• B) number of subjects
• C) way the sample was chosen
• D) mean age of the sample

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Definitions:

Diagnostic System

A structured method used by healthcare professionals to identify and classify mental health disorders based on specific criteria.

Beck Et Al. (1962)

Reference to a seminal publication by Aaron Beck and colleagues that contributed significantly to the understanding and treatment of depression.

Predictive Validity

The degree to which a test accurately predicts outcomes it purports to predict in the future.

Conduct Disorder

A mental disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence characterized by a persistent pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules.