When a researcher determines, objectively, an outcome of a study on schizophrenia associated with reduction in negative symptoms, that is referred to as:
A)Effectiveness
B)Efficacy
C)Positive effects
D)Grant-funded

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Efficacy refers to a treatment's ability to produce a desired outcome in a controlled research setting. In this case, the researcher has objectively determined an outcome of the study on schizophrenia, indicating efficacy. Effectiveness refers to a treatment's ability to produce a desired outcome in real-world, clinical settings. Positive effects can refer to any type of positive outcome, while grant-funded simply indicates the source of funding for the study.

When a Researcher Determines, Objectively, an Outcome of a Study