If a Study Is High in External Validity

question 15

Multiple Choice

If a study is high in external validity,

• A) the theoretical constructs are accurately represented by the study's manipulations and measures.
• B) the results can be generalized to different types of people and situations.
• C) changes in the dependent variable are caused by changes in the independent variable.
• D) the theory that the study is testing is correct.

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Definitions:

Bromination

A chemical reaction involving the addition of bromine to another substance, often used to test for alkenes or alkanes.

Reactivity

An indicator of how easily a substance reacts chemically with different materials.

Benzenesulfonic Acid

An organosulfur compound with the formula C6H6SO3H; it's a strong acid used as a catalyst and in the production of detergents and synthetic resins.

Nitrobenzene

An organic compound constituted by a benzene ring bonded to a nitro group, used in the production of anilines.