In Response to the Criticism That Single-Subject Results Do Not

question 55

Multiple Choice

In response to the criticism that single-subject results do not have external validity, advocates argue that

• A)multiple replications have established the effectiveness of certain treatments
• B)external validity is unimportant
• C)single-subject research is designed to establish basic principles; it is not meant to be applied research
• D)external validity is irrelevant

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Definitions:

Elytra

The hardened forewings of beetles and some other insects, which serve as a protective shield for the fragile hind wings used in flight.

Coleoptera

An order of insects that includes beetles and weevils, characterized by hard wing cases and a chewing mouthpart, representing the largest order of insects.

Insecta

The class within the phylum Arthropoda that includes insects, characterized by a three-part body, compound eyes, and one pair of antennae.

Biogeographic Province

A region defined by unique ecological and evolutionary processes that shape the distribution and diversity of species within it.