Validity Refers to

question 20

Multiple Choice

Validity refers to

• A)the provision of consistent results.
• B)independent,rather than dependent,variables.
• C)the accurate measurement of the phenomenon under study.
• D)the ethical standards that are followed by sociologists.

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Definitions:

Otoliths

Small crystals in the inner ear that contribute to the sense of balance by detecting movement and gravity.

Cochlear Nerve

A nerve that transmits sound information from the cochlea in the inner ear to the brain.

Tympanic Membrane

Also known as the eardrum, it is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea.