Which of the Following Describes Internal Validity

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes internal validity

• A)The measured variables relate to the conceptual variables
• B)The results generalize to other conditions or participant groups
• C)The independent variable causes the dependent variable
• D)The measured variables cause the conceptual variables

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Definitions:

Path Analysis

A statistical technique used to describe the directed dependencies among a set of variables, often visualized through a diagram.

SEM

Stands for Standard Error of the Mean, a statistical measurement that estimates the accuracy with which a sample mean represents the population mean.

Factor Analysis

A statistical technique designed to discover the fundamental factors or elements that account for the observed correlation patterns among a collection of variables.

Eta Analysis

A statistical method for measuring the association between qualitative and quantitative variables.