All the Following Statements Regarding the Use of DDT Are

question 84

Multiple Choice

All the following statements regarding the use of DDT are true EXCEPT that

• A) it was first used on a large scale in Italy in 1943-1944, during a typhus outbreak.
• B) the pesticide likely saved the lives of thousands of soldiers during World War II.
• C) after its introduction, it quickly gained a positive reputation for its effectiveness.
• D) scientists during WWII knew the pesticide had a long-term toxic effect on humans and animals.
• E) the pesticide was recognized to be extremely toxic to insects.

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Definitions:

Consistency

in research refers to the reliability or stability of measurements over time, across different contexts, or when using various methods of assessment.

Construct Validity

The degree to which a test or instrument accurately measures the theoretical construct or trait it is intended to measure.

Predictive Validity

The construct validity of a measure is assessed by examining the ability of the measure to predict a future behavior.

Discriminant Validity

The extent to which a concept differs from other concepts that are similar, ensuring that the measure is not reflecting other variables.