If a Researcher Asks, "Can We Be Sure That the Observed

question 56

Multiple Choice

If a researcher asks, "Can we be sure that the observed relationship between the independent and dependent variables represents a true cause-effect relationship and is not due to chance?" then the researcher is concerned about ________ validity

• A) internal
• B) construct
• C) external
• D) statistical conclusion

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