The Process of Developing Hypotheses, Testing Them Against Facts, and Using

question 163

Multiple Choice

The process of developing hypotheses, testing them against facts, and using the results to construct theories is called:

• A)opportunity cost calculation.
• B)the scientific method.
• C)marginal analysis.
• D)microeconomics.

Recognize and respond appropriately to normal and abnormal findings during genitourinary examinations.

Identify and describe sounds indicative of potential medical conditions during patient assessments.

Apply the correct technique for assessing skin turgor in patients.

Perform targeted and appropriate abdominal assessments based on patient symptoms and history.

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Definitions:

Grade Equivalent

A measure indicating the school grade level of students to whom a test taker's performance is most similar.

Achievement Test

A type of ability test that measures what one has learned. Types of achievement tests include survey battery tests, diagnostic tests, and readiness tests.

Percentiles

A measure that indicates the value below which a given percentage of observations in a group of observations falls.

Stanines

Derived from the term “standard nines,” this is a standardized score frequently used in schools. Often used with achievement tests, stanines have a mean of 5 and a standard deviation of 2, and range from 1 to 9.