How Important Is Internal Validity in an Experiment

question 77

Multiple Choice

How important is internal validity in an experiment?

• A) It is less important than external validity.
• B) It is less important than random selection.
• C) It is less important than sample size.
• D) It is the most important property of your experiment.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Processing

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Dorsolateral Striatum

A region of the brain implicated in motor planning and the execution of habitual actions.

S-R Habits

Behaviors that are formed through the repeated pairing of a specific stimulus (S) and response (R), leading to a habitual action.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the frontal lobes of the brain involved in complex behaviors including planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.