Suppose That a Study Finds a Causal Relationship Between Two

question 13

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a study finds a causal relationship between two variables.The study has external validity if its findings:

• A)are derived entirely from valid deductive arguments
• B)are derived entirely from valid inductive arguments
• C)apply only to the individuals that were studied
• D)apply to the general population and not merely to the individuals that were studied
• E)are generally accepted by the mathematical and scientific communities

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