real world application

Cards (4)

  • p- one strength of statistical infrequency is its usefulness
  • E- statistical infrequency is used in clinical practice for formal diagnosis and a way to assess the severity of an individual's symptoms e.g. intellectual disability disorder requires an IQ below 70
  • E- likewise, the Beck Depression inventory (BDI) is used to diagnose depression. A score of 30+ is a sign of severe depression
  • L- this shows that the statistical infrequency definition is useful in diagnostics and assessment processes