Which of the Types of Validity Is Threatened When a Researcher

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the types of validity is threatened when a researcher commits a Type 1 or Type 2 error?

• A) Construct validity
• B) Statistical conclusion validity
• C) Internal validity
• D) External validity

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