The External Validity of a Measure Involves the Extent to Which

question 98

Multiple Choice

The external validity of a measure involves the extent to which:

• A)the effects of an experiment are truly due to conditions the researcher intended to manipulate.
• B)different observers of the same behavior agree.
• C)the results of a study will hold when studies are conducted with different participants and methods.
• D)None of the answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The process by which a constant internal environment is maintained in the body despite changes in external conditions.

Peripheral Vasodilation

The widening of blood vessels in the peripheral parts of the body, often in response to heat, exercise, or certain vasodilatory signals, leading to increased blood flow.

Urine Output

The volume of urine released by the kidneys over a defined period, indicating hydration status and renal health.

Angiotensin II

A potent vasoconstrictor involved in blood pressure regulation and fluid balance, formed from angiotensin I through the action of ACE.