An Example of an Applied Research Question Regarding the Utility

question 25

Multiple Choice

An example of an applied research question regarding the utility of psychological assessments is:

• A) whether or not the test works?
• B) does the test have utility in actual clinical services?
• C) is the test reliable?
• D) is the test valid?

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Definitions:

Sciatic Nerve

The largest and longest nerve in the human body that runs from the lower back through the buttocks and down the legs, providing sensory and motor function.

Sacral

Relating to the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of the spine formed from fused vertebrae.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate blood calcium levels.

Thymus Gland

A primary lymphoid organ located in the upper anterior part of the chest cavity, involved in the maturation of T lymphocytes (T cells).