Whereas Internal Validity Refers to How Well the Study Establishes

question 44

Multiple Choice

Whereas internal validity refers to how well the study establishes causal relationships, external validity refers to ____.

• A) how well the study establishes integrity
• B) how well the study establishes statistical significance
• C) the generalizability of the results
• D) how well the study establishes non-causal relationships

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Definitions:

Repetitive

Characterized by repeating the same action or event over and over again.

Intrusive

Unwanted and often recurrent thoughts, images, or impulses that invade an individual's consciousness, typically causing significant distress.

Unwanted Thoughts

Unwanted thoughts refer to intrusive thoughts that are distressing or disturbing, often occurring spontaneously without the individual's desire.

Specific Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of, and aversion to, a particular object, situation, or activity that poses little or no actual danger.