The Term "Internal Validity" Refers to the Degree to Which

question 25

Multiple Choice

The term "internal validity" refers to the degree to which the:

• A) groups in the sample were equivalent before beginning the study.
• B) independent variable can be interpreted as being responsible for the effects on the dependent variable.
• C) researchers followed the design they selected for the study.
• D) results of the study can be generalized to groups other than the one in the study.

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