Test X Is Designed to Predict Which Individuals in a Smoking

question 96

Multiple Choice

Test X is designed to predict which individuals in a smoking cessation program will successfully quit smoking. Scores from Test X administered at the beginning of a cessation program correlate .89 with length of time smokers are able to quit. This evidence suggests that Test X is

• A) reliable.
• B) valid.
• C) standardized.
• D) consistent.

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Definitions:

Abscisic Acid

A plant hormone that regulates many aspects of plant growth and development, including stress responses, seed dormancy, and stomatal closure.

Monocot Leaf

Leaves found in monocotyledon plants, characterized by their parallel veins and usually narrow shaped, such as with grasses and lilies.

Cross-Section

A surface or shape that is exposed by cutting through an object at a specific angle, used to examine its internal structure.

Modified Leaf

A leaf that has evolved to serve functions other than photosynthesis, such as protection, support, storage, or reproduction (e.g., thorns, tendrils, and spathes).