The Idea That the Coding Categories Applied to a Given

question 69

Multiple Choice

The idea that the coding categories applied to a given question should allow all possible answers to the question to receive a code is another way of saying that the coding categories should be:

• A)mutually exclusive
• B)precoded
• C)exhaustive
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Seasonal Affective Disorder

A type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually in winter, due to reduced natural sunlight.

Melatonin Dysregulation

An imbalance in the production or timing of melatonin release, affecting sleep patterns and potentially contributing to sleep disorders.

Early Childhood Loss

The experience of losing a significant person, such as a parent or sibling, during one's early years, which can have profound psychological effects.

Predictor

An element or variable that can be used to forecast or anticipate the outcome of a future event.