In the Book Chapter, a Discussion of Dynamometry Concludes That

question 2

Multiple Choice

In the book chapter, a discussion of dynamometry concludes that:

• A) Dynamometry is not a commonly used standard measure
• B) Dynamometry will determine if a person can pick up a teakettle
• C) Dynamometry measures will correlate with but won't predict ability to do functional tasks with the hand
• D) Dynamometry has little reliability or validity

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