Category: C

Alpha coefficient.  

One’s ability to analyze situations critically. The ability to interpret argument, evidence, or raw information in a logical and unbiased fashion. A purposeful approach to problem solving that relies on flexibility, creativity, perspective, and communication to achieve desired outcomes. Critical thinking focuses on goals rather than processes or tasks.  

In research, a standard score used for testing the null hypothesis is obtained by dividing an obtained mean difference by the standard error so that equals obtained mean difference per standard error.  

The stage in the development of a person when he or she is especially sensitive to certain environmental influences. Closely related to maturational readiness. The phase of the life cycle during which cells are responsive to certain regulators.  

That sequence of events and activities within a Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) network that requires the longest period of time to complete. A statement of what steps and procedures should be carried out for the diagnostic evaluation of a patient or for the management (treatment) for a given diagnosis or problem, and the…

Performance appraisal.  

A stage in the life cycle of trypanosomes.  

Concurrent validity.  

A test that is designed to assess a student’s progress or ability in a particular area.  

A measure designed to yield specific evaluations for the individual learner in terms of clearly defined performance standards.