Andrea Is Conducting a Study Measuring the Effectiveness of a New

question 63

Multiple Choice

Andrea is conducting a study measuring the effectiveness of a new drug to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) .She has to select a scale that will consistently provide objective data about OCD symptoms on a weekly basis.Andrea needs the scale to provide consistent results that gradually change only in response to the positive effects of the drug.Andrea needs a scale with good

• A) standardization.
• B) predictive validity.
• C) reliability.
• D) content validity.

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Definitions:

Parkinson's Symptoms

Indicators of Parkinson's disease, including tremors, stiffness, slowed movement, and balance problems.

Aerobic Training

A form of exercise that aims to improve efficiency of the cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.

Resistance Training

A form of physical exercise that involves the use of resistance to induce muscular contraction, which builds the strength, anaerobic endurance, and size of skeletal muscles.

Social Factors

Elements within society, such as family, education, income, and culture, that influence an individual's life choices and opportunities.