If an Evaluator Judges the Rate of Success of a Program

question 22

Multiple Choice

If an evaluator judges the rate of success of a program on the basis of those who complete the program, she is likely to be failing to deal with the threat to internal validity called

• A) attrition.
• B) regression to the mean.
• C) testing.
• D) history.

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Definitions:

External Cause Code

A classification system used for coding a wide variety of external causes of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effects.

Gender of the Patient

Gender of the Patient refers to the reported or identified gender of a person receiving healthcare services.

Place of the Occurrence

In medical coding, the specific location where an event, such as an injury or exposure, happened.

Sebaceous Gland

A microscopic exocrine gland in the skin that secretes an oily or waxy matter called sebum, to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair.