The Main Difference Between Internal Validity and External Validity Is

question 219

Multiple Choice

The main difference between internal validity and external validity is that

• A)external validity concerns the degree to which the experiment supports clear causal conclusions, while internal validity concerns the generalizability of the results
• B)internal validity concerns the degree to which an experiment supports clear causal conclusions, while external validity concerns the generalizability of the results
• C)internal validity is based on independent variables, while external validity is based on dependent variables
• D)internal validity is based on dependent variables, while external validity is based on independent variables

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Definitions:

Treatment Group

A group of participants in an experiment or study who receive the intervention or treatment being evaluated.

Manualized Curricula

Structured educational or training materials that provide detailed instructions for teaching or learning activities.

Group Facilitation

The skill of leading and managing group processes to ensure effective participation, decision-making, and achievement of desired outcomes.

Dynamic Interactions

Engagements between people or systems that are characterized by energy and change.