When Behavioral Scientists Say a Study Has Good External Validity

question 22

Multiple Choice

When behavioral scientists say a study has good external validity, they ______________.

• A) are confident that the measures used were reliable and valid
• B) believe the results can be applied to other people and other settings
• C) believe the outcome was produced by the test variable, not other variables
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Wage

The salary level where the amount of work sought by employers matches the amount of work offered by employees.

Wage Discrimination

The practice of paying different wages to employees who do similar work based on the employees' gender, race, age, or other non-merit-based factors.

Objective Measures

Assessments based on observable and measurable facts, used in various fields to ensure fairness and accuracy in decision-making.

Professional Sports

Athletic activities and competitions conducted by individuals who receive financial compensation for their performance.