In Conducting a Review of the Literature on the Internet,which

question 8

Multiple Choice

In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet,which of the following sources would be the least reliable?

• A) The Centers of Disease Control
• B) The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• C) The National Institute of Health
• D) The Pasteur Institute
• E) Astrology and Medicine

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Definitions:

Measures of Central Tendency

Statistical metrics that describe the center point or typical value of a dataset, including mean, median, and mode.

Raw Scores

The initial, unadjusted scores obtained directly from assessments or tests, often before any standardization, scaling, or norming procedures are applied.

Z-Score

The most fundamental standard score, which is created by converting an individual’s raw score to a new score that has a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1.

Psychotic Tendencies

Refers to patterns of thought and behavior that indicate a disconnection from reality, which may include symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions.