If a Researcher Plans to Study Graduate-Level Achievement in All

question 2

Multiple Choice

If a researcher plans to study graduate-level achievement in all students who were educated under the Vermont public school system, in a small town that used both state-mandated texts and enrichment texts of the school board's choosing, the researcher would be using a fairly small sample, bound by geography and time. Which type of validity is decreased by a study like this one?

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

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Definitions:

Pinnae

The visible part of the ear that protrudes from each side of the head, playing a role in collecting sound vibrations and directing them into the ear canal.

Inner Ear

A complex structure deep within the ear responsible for hearing and balance, containing the cochlea and vestibular system.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Decibel

A unit of measurement for sound intensity, often used to describe sound levels in various environments.