If a Researcher Finds a Result in a Laboratory Setting

question 57

Multiple Choice

If a researcher finds a result in a laboratory setting but not in a real world setting, the finding

• A) lacks statistical validity
• B) lacks ecological validity
• C) lacks internal validity
• D) cannot be published

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Definitions:

Local Static Variables

Variables defined within a function that maintain their value between function calls and are initialized only once.

Existence

The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

Initialization

The process of assigning an initial value to a variable at the time of its creation.

Static Variables

Variables that retain their value between function calls and are local to the function block in which they are declared but their lifespan is the duration of the program.