A New Approach to Driver Training Is Tested and Found

question 3

Multiple Choice

A new approach to driver training is tested and found to be effective in a sample of high school students taking a driver's education course. These students have a higher rate of passing their road tests on their first attempt compared to a control group of students taught using the older approach. Before suggesting that this method be used in driving schools that teach adults to drive, the researcher wants to be sure that this method will be equally effective for adult student drivers. The researcher is concerned about

• A) sample generalization.
• B) variable representativeness.
• C) a placebo effect.
• D) internal validity.

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Definitions:

Effectiveness

A measure of the degree to which objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved, without necessarily considering the resources used.

Accounting Records

Documents and books that keep track of all financial transactions of a business or individual.

Internal Control

Procedures and processes implemented by a company to safeguard its assets, ensure financial reporting accuracy, and promote operational efficiency.

Assets

Economic resources controlled or owned by a person or company, expected to provide future benefits.