The Clinical Utility of a Measure Refers to The

question 25

Multiple Choice

The clinical utility of a measure refers to the:

• A)extent to which a test and the resulting data improve upon typical clinical decision-making and treatment outcome.
• B)usefulness of a therapeutic approach in improving a particular set of symptoms.
• C)success of a given therapy in improving a client's overall functioning.
• D)degree to which a test accurately identifies potential obstacles to successful treatment.

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Definitions:

Nonresident Defendant

A defendant in a legal case who does not reside in the jurisdiction where the case is filed.

Spurious Correlation

A relationship between two variables that appears to have a correlation but is actually caused by a third variable, leading to misleading statistical conclusions.

Causal Explanation

The reasoning or justification that establishes a cause-and-effect relationship between events or actions.

Dubious Hypothesis

A speculative or uncertain theory that may lack substantial evidence or credibility.