While Researchers Have Improved Their Studies by Increasing ______ Validity

question 47

Multiple Choice

While researchers have improved their studies by increasing ______ validity, there has been a corresponding reduction in_validity.

• A) external; internal
• B) face; criterion
• C) internal; external
• D) construct; criterion
• E) internal; predictive

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Definitions:

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

A range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy, including physical, behavioral, and learning problems.

Major Symptoms

Primary or most severe signs indicating the presence of a disease or disorder.

Cortisol Levels

The concentration of cortisol, a steroid hormone, in the blood, which varies throughout the day and impacts stress response.

Chronically High

A state of consistently elevated levels of a particular substance or condition in the body, which can have various health implications.