The Terms Taxonomy and Nosology Refer to

question 16

Multiple Choice

The terms taxonomy and nosology refer to

• A)scientific classification.
• B)the accuracy of a diagnostic system.
• C)the reliability of a grouping of clinical symptoms.
• D)theoretical ideas that cannot be tested objectively.

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Definitions:

Scatterplot

A scatterplot is a graphical representation used to display the relationship between two variables, with data points plotted on a Cartesian coordinate system.

Form

The structure, appearance, or configuration of something, especially as distinct from its substance or content.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two quantitative variables.

Malaria

A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes.