If a Research Finding Was Found to Hold Up Only

question 28

Multiple Choice

If a research finding was found to hold up only in one sample of individuals or only in one laboratory, the research would be said to have low

• A) external validity.
• B) statistical conclusion validity.
• C) internal validity.
• D) construct validity.

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