External Validity Is Defined as the Degree to Which

question 71

Multiple Choice

External validity is defined as the degree to which

• A) there can be reasonable certainty that the independent variables in an experiment caused the observed effects on the dependent variables.
• B) there can be reasonable confidence that the same results would be obtained for other people and in other situations.
• C) participants were assigned to the various conditions on the basis of representative criteria.
• D) the experimental situation engages participants and leads them to behave naturally and spontaneously.

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Definitions:

Measurable Dose

A quantity of medication intended to be administered, quantifiable by units of weight, volume, or number.

IV Flow Rate

The speed at which intravenous fluid is administered to a patient, measured in milliliters per hour (mL/hr) or drops per minute.

Total Dose

The complete amount of a medication or substance to be administered over a specified period.

DA Equation

This term is not widely recognized as a standard key term in a specific field; thus, clarification is needed. NO.