Dr Lorns Is Examining Snoring Patterns in Males and Females

question 76

Multiple Choice

Dr. Lorns is examining snoring patterns in males and females. He is interested to see if men snore more frequently than women and has developed a sleep lab to help answer this research question. He will most likely use:

• A) frequency count recording.
• B) duration recording.
• C) interval recording.
• D) variable schedule recording.

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Definitions:

Males

Biological sex characterized by XY chromosomes, typically involving specific sexual and physical characteristics distinct from females.

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a test or measurement accurately forecasts or predicts future behaviors, outcomes, or performances.

Content Validity

The extent to which a test measures all aspects of the construct it intends to measure, ensuring the content of the test is representative of the entire domain it's designed to assess.

Hearing Acuity

The sharpness or clarity of hearing, often tested to determine the faintest tones a person can hear at various frequencies.