Selection Bias Is a Threat to External Validity

question 59

True/False

Selection bias is a threat to external validity.

Acknowledge the importance of evaluation and analysis of data for it to become meaningful information.

Understand the distinction between primary and secondary research methods and their applications.

Recognize the role of quantitative research in hypothesis testing and understand the types of data it generates.

Comprehend the process and importance of using Boolean operators in research and database searches.

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Definitions:

ESP

Extrasensory perception, which is the claimed ability to gain information through the mind without the use of the traditional five senses.

Falsifiable

A criterion for a theory or hypothesis, stating that it must be possible to refute it through observation or experiment.

Replicable

Capable of being recreated or reproduced under the same conditions, ensuring the reliability of scientific findings.

Convenience Sample

A type of nonprobability sampling where participants are selected based on their availability and willingness to take part, rather than at random.