A Doctor Conducted Clinical Trials on a New Drug's Relationship

question 11

Multiple Choice

A doctor conducted clinical trials on a new drug's relationship to patient wound healing times and had the following result: b = 0.46, p = 0.02. How would you interpret her results?

• A) A direct effect between the new drug and patient wound healing
• B) No direct effect between the new drug and patient wound healing
• C) No indirect effect between the new drug and patient wound healing
• D) An indirect effect between the new drug and patient wound healing

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Definitions:

Positive Affective Tone

The overall emotional atmosphere within a group that is characterized by positive feelings among members, contributing to mutual liking and harmony.

Collective Efficacy

The shared belief within a group in their collective power to achieve objectives or produce desired outcomes.

Collective Efficacy

The shared belief in a group’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to achieve given levels of attainment.

Task Cohesion

The degree to which group members work together in a coordinated and cooperative manner toward a common goal.