DrSubing Conducted a Research Experiment Investigating the Effect of Ceiling

question 26

Multiple Choice

Dr.Subing conducted a research experiment investigating the effect of ceiling fans on water consumption in laboratory rats.She was able to control for almost every factor that would influence the rats' desire to drink water,so in the end she had a lot of confidence that the dependent variable (water consumption) was caused exclusively by the independent variable (ceiling fans) .In statistical terms,this project has high __________ validity.

• A) Internal
• B) Construct
• C) Predictive
• D) Criterion

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Policing

The enforcement of laws, the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime, and the maintenance of public order.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalized ideas or perceptions about members of a group that can lead to misconceptions and discriminatory behaviors.

Socialization

entails the process by which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their society or culture.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups adopt the customs and attitudes of other cultures, often losing aspects of their original culture.