Which Alternative Correctly Pairs a Threat to the Validity of Research

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which alternative correctly pairs a threat to the validity of research with a definition

• A)construct validity; the measured variables do not relate to the conceptual variables
• B)external validity; the dependent variable reflects the influence of a confounding variable
• C)statistical conclusion validity; the results do not generalize to other conditions or participant groups
• D)internal validity; the results do not generalize to other conditions or participant groups

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Definitions:

Waste Management

The process of handling solid wastes, including collection, transportation, processing, recycling, and disposal.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, quantified between 0 (impossible) and 1 (certain).

Adopted Pet

Refers to an animal that has been taken into a home from a shelter or rescue organization to be a family pet.

Female

Referring to the sex of an organism or individual having characteristics associated biologically and genetically with females, often in contrast to males.