External Validity Is ______

question 37

Multiple Choice

External validity is ______.

• A) a type of research conducted in psychology
• B) the degree to which a study's results can be generalized to individuals and situations outside of the study
• C) the degree to which a study provides a good test of a causal prediction
• D) the degree to which the study accurately predicts results

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Definitions:

Samples

Selected groups or portions of a population used in research to draw conclusions about the overall population based on their characteristics or responses.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the variation or dispersion of a set of data points relative to its mean.

Mean

A statistical measure representing the average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the number of values.

Performance Levels

Measures or ratings used to evaluate the effectiveness, quality, or achievements of an individual or organization in specific tasks or goals.