Research NPTE questions with correct answers

Independent variable - Answer The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.; the treatment dependent variable - Answer The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested. Controlled Variable - Answer Factor in an experiment that a scientist purposely keeps the same Reliability - Answer consistency; IntERrater - 2+ different testers IntRArater - same person trying to replicate Validity - Answer the extent to which a test measures or predicts what it is supposed to Objective test - Answer Results will always be the same no matter who grades it Subjective test - Answer Results may vary depending on who grades it Sensitivity - Answer Probability that someone will test positive High sensitivity - (-) result rules out diagnosis (SNout) Low likelihood ratio TRUE positive