Angelo is studying the relationships between gender and outcomes for a targeted case management
program. He is processing through options for measuring outcomes, and decides to use scales that
approximate independent living skills.
Further, he gathers experts in the community to rate
statements, and then he plans on using these statements for the outcome scales. What type of scaling
is he planning on using?
a) Likert
b) Interval/ratio
c) Thurstone
d) Guttman
c
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a. True b. False
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A. Formulation of the research hypothesis B. Selection of the statistical analysis that will be used. C. Identification of the research problem D. Selection of one or more research
Which of the following is true about children raised by gay or lesbian parents?
a) They are more likely to become gay or lesbian themselves as adults b) Studies show that gay/lesbian parents are equal or sometimes superior in quality to straight parents. c) Children of gay/lesbian parents often have deficits in social development d) All of the above
The client will benefit from the coordination of the services of multiple professionals because:
A. the client will not be held accountable for locating resources. B. the client will be able to learn self-advocacy skills. C. the client will be more likely to follow up with appointments. D. the client will have access to an array of services.