Taking a Broader Perspective: the Problem of External Validity Manufacturers

question 31

Multiple Choice

Taking a Broader Perspective: The Problem of External Validity Manufacturers often test new products like shampoo on laboratory animals and then generalize their results to humans because

• A)human testing may be unethical due to the risk of injury.
• B)it is easier to replicate animal studies than human studies.
• C)it is often difficult to obtain human volunteers to test personal care products.
• D)laboratory animals and humans often show identical allergic reactions.

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