External Validity in an Experimental Design Refers To

question 41

Multiple Choice

External validity in an experimental design refers to:

• A) the researcher's ability to be sure that they are measuring what they think they are measuring
• B) the lack of concern with issues internal to the study
• C) the ability to apply findings to other populations
• D) the ability to know your measures are consistent

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Definitions:

Optimal Risky Portfolio

An optimal risky portfolio is a collection of financial assets that maximizes expected return for a given level of risk or minimizes risk for a given level of expected return.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables on a scatter plot.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that calculates the strength of the relationship between the relative movements of two variables.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the dispersion or variability of a set of data points or investment returns, indicating the degree of risk.