We Must Be Cautious in Generalizing the Results of Laboratory

question 99

Multiple Choice

We must be cautious in generalizing the results of laboratory experiments to nonlaboratory situations. What concept below is used in explaining the extent to which experimental findings remain valid in nonlaboratory situations?

• A) external validity
• B) face validity
• C) internal validity
• D) empirical validity

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