Field Trials of DSM-5 Demonstrated a Mean Kappa That Was

question 170

Multiple Choice

Field trials of DSM-5 demonstrated a mean kappa that was indicative of a ______ level of agreement among raters.

• A) poor
• B) fair
• C) good
• D) "kinder and gentler"

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Definitions:

Confounding Variable

A variable that influences both the dependent variable and independent variable, potentially skewing the results of a study.

Confounding Variable

An external variable in a statistical analysis that correlates with both the dependent and independent variable, potentially misleading the results.

Causal Relationship

A connection between two events where one directly causes the other to occur.

Alternate-form Reliability

The consistency of test scores across different versions of a test, assessing the same construct.