A Research Study Finds That a Group of Participants Who

question 58

Multiple Choice

A research study finds that a group of participants who received relaxation training had lower exam anxiety scores than a group who did not receive training. However, the researcher suspects that the difference between groups may be caused by the fact that the participants in one group are generally smarter than those in the other. This study has a problem with ____.

• A) internal validity
• B) external validity
• C) experimental validity
• D) correlational validity

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Definitions:

Fingertips

The extreme ends or tips of the fingers, sensitive to touch and important for fine motor skills.

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A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh, often requiring medical treatment to prevent infection or further injury.