Which of the Following Terms Is Used to Describe Any

question 190

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is used to describe any substance, such as a drug, chemical, or virus, that can bring about a birth defect?

• A) teratogen
• B) critical period
• C) carcinogen
• D) biohazard

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Definitions:

Generalizability

The extent to which findings from a particular study or research can be applied across different settings, populations, or contexts.

Validity

The degree to which a test, tool, or research accurately measures or assesses what it claims to measure.

Causality

The principle or relationship between cause and effect, where one event (the cause) directly leads to the outcome (the effect).

Closed-ended Question

A question format that allows for a limited set of specific responses, often used in surveys and polls for easier analysis.