A Test's ____________ Rate Is Equal to the Proportion of People

question 35

Multiple Choice

A test's ____________ rate is equal to the proportion of people a test accurately identifies as possessing or not possessing a particular trait,behavior,characteristic,or attribute.

• A) miss
• B) base
• C) hit
• D) success

---

Definitions:

Heuristics

Simplified decision-making strategies or mental shortcuts that people use to make judgments and solve problems quickly and efficiently.

Emotional Appeal

A persuasive technique that seeks to elicit an emotional response from the audience to win support for a particular stance or action.

Discrepancy

A lack of compatibility or agreement between two or more facts, figures, or perceptions.

Expertise

Exceptional skill or knowledge in a particular field or area, acquired through training, study, or practice.