« previous next »

Author Question: Dr. Kendall is treating a group of people diagnosed with anxiety disorders. At the completion of the ... (Read 43 times)

APUS57

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 571
on: Jun 22, 2018
Dr. Kendall is treating a group of people diagnosed with anxiety disorders. At the completion of the treatment program, analyses indicate that the clients are showing statistically significant changes as a result of treatment. Many of the clients, however, still report feeling strong symptoms of anxiety. Which of the following statements is accurate?
 
  a. Dr. Kendall needs a new operational definition for anxiety.
 b. Although the treatment group showed statistically significant changes, the clinical significance of the results is questionable.
  c. A study is clinically significant if it is statistically significant.
 d. Dr. Kendall's treatment is successful because it has been shown to produce statistically significant changes.

Question 2

When is clinical significance most likely to be minimal while statistical significance is quite large?
 
  a. when the sample size is very large
  b. when the sample size is very small
  c. when the base rate is very large
 d. when the base rate is very small


IAPPLET

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

Vampire bats have a natural anticoagulant in their saliva that permits continuous bleeding after they painlessly open a wound with their incisors. This capillary blood does not cause any significant blood loss to their victims.

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

Did you know?

It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

(A) Each bronchiole terminates in an alveolar sac, a group of alveoli; (B) alveoli encased by networ (A) Each bronchiole terminates in an alveolar sac, a group of alveoli; (B) alveoli encased by networ
Selected Drugs for Psoriasis and Related Disorders Selected Drugs for Psoriasis and Related Disorders
In many work settings, middle-aged people demonstrate generativity by serving as mentors for their ... In many work settings, middle-aged people demonstrate generativity by serving as mentors for their ...
Nursing Interventions for Different Levels of Anxiety Nursing Interventions for Different Levels of Anxiety
Disorders and Treatment of the Thyroid Gland Disorders and Treatment of the Thyroid Gland
Drugs used to treat respiratory disorders. Drugs used to treat respiratory disorders.
Video: Brain Anatomy Animation (Part 2 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library