A Researcher Tests a New Intervention for Nausea Associated with Chemotherapy

question 30

Multiple Choice

A researcher tests a new intervention for nausea associated with chemotherapy in hospitalized patients. The researcher does not want to suggest nausea to the patients, so as the dependent variable, the researcher uses the answer the patients give to the question, "How are you feeling this morning?" This is a threat to which type of validity?

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

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Definitions:

Cervical

Relating to the cervix, the narrow passage forming the lower end of the uterus, or the neck region of the spine.

Ischial Tuberosity

The bony protrusion at the lower part of the pelvis upon which a person sits.

Supine Position

A body position where a person lies flat on their back.

Flexing

The action of tensing or contracting muscles in the body to display muscular strength or for physical exercise.