When many observations of the same children in a classroom are made it is possible to determine the frequency of certain behaviors, such as how many times children speak in class. Which scale of measurement do these frequency data represent?
A. nominal
B. ordinal
C. interval
D. ratio
D. ratio
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Before his accident, Clarence was unemployed and had few friends. Deacon, who suffered comparable head trauma, was a successful businessman and had just married. Which of these men should have the more favorable outcome, and why?
A. Clarence, because his lack of responsibilities will permit him to focus on getting well B. Clarence, because he will benefit from relearning basic social skills C. Deacon, because he is more likely to be motivated to recover D. There is no reason to expect that these men will have different outcomes.
According to the chapter Tokens Against Aggressionabout the use of a token economy in a psychiatric
hospital, What percentage of nursing staff in psychiatric hospitals report being assaulted by a patient during their careers? (a) 4% (b) 15% (c) 35% (d) 75%
A(n) ________ comparison is made when groups are independent
A) between-subjects B) control C) experimental D) within-subjects
If one were somehow able to measure everything that makes up job performance, he or she would be measuring:
A) actual criteria. B) ultimate criteria. C) composite criteria. D) subjective criteria.