Internal Validity and External Validity

question 24

Multiple Choice

Internal validity and external validity

• A) work hand in hand with one another.
• B) are always working against one another.
• C) are essentially the same thing.
• D) often work against one another.

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Definitions:

Ascribed Status

A social position assigned to an individual at birth or involuntarily later in life, based on factors beyond their control, such as race, ethnicity, and family background.

Power

Is the probability that one actor within a social relationship will be in a position to carry out his or her own will despite resistance.

Social Relationship

Social relationships encompass the interactions and connections between individuals, ranging from casual acquaintances to intimate bonds.

Resistance

Opposition against an influence, policy, or authority, often expressed through actions or behaviors aimed at countering or challenging it.