How Did the Studies of the Ancient Greek Physicians Influence

question 67

Multiple Choice

How did the studies of the ancient Greek physicians influence the progress of medicine during the period of history known as the Dark Ages?

• A)They encouraged the founding of research centers and scientific experiments.
• B)They discouraged further study, because Hippocrates and Galen were considered the final authorities on matters of medicine.
• C)They had no real effect, because the early Christians ignored their writings.
• D)They encouraged the founding of hospitals and the humane treatment of patients.

Understand the role of validity (convergent, discriminant, empirical) in the context of scale development and the methods for establishing it.

Recognize the necessity of cross-cultural validation processes for scales intended for use in different cultural contexts.

Grasp the fundamental aim of factor analysis in identifying underlying psychological constructs.

Acknowledge the role of reliability estimates, including coefficient alpha, in assessing scale consistency.

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Definitions:

Comparative Study

A research method that involves comparing two or more groups or variables to determine significant differences or similarities.

Yield

In finance, the income return on an investment, such as the interest or dividends received, expressed as a percentage of the investment's cost.

Observational Study

A study based on data in which no manipulation of factors has been employed.

Multistage Design

A sampling method involving multiple stages of selection, typically used in large-scale surveys to efficiently gather data.