Which of the Following Represents a Primary Threat to Internal

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a primary threat to internal validity?

• A) Failure to randomly assign participants
• B) Assigning participants based on gender
• C) Randomly changing several aspects of the study in addition to the independent variable
• D) Changing only the independent variable

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Definitions:

Happiness

A state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Embarrassment

is a social emotion caused by recognizing a failure to behave according to social standards or expectations, often leading to feelings of shame or self-consciousness.

Social Emotion

Emotional responses that are influenced by interactions or relationships with other people, reflecting the collective or social aspect of emotions.

Embarrassment

A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness that arises when a person's actions, characteristics, or situation violates societal norms.