A Researcher Studies the Effect of Three, 1-Hour Counseling Sessions

question 20

Multiple Choice

A researcher studies the effect of three, 1-hour counseling sessions on eliminating bullying behaviors in teenagers. For the dependent variable, the researcher selects the outcome of being reported to the principal's office in the 2 weeks following the sessions. The sample consists of the 18 high schools in a large metropolitan area. The results of the research are dismissed by reviewers as meaningless, severely limiting generalization. What is the problem here?

• A)Construct validity limitations
• B)Not enough independent variables
• C)External validity limitations
• D)Inadequate sample size

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