What Is Internal and External Validity

question 16

Essay

What is internal and external validity?

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Definitions:

Punitive Damages

Compensation awarded in a lawsuit as a punishment to the defendant for malicious, violent, oppressive, fraudulent, or reckless behavior, and to deter similar conduct in the future.

Consent Decree

A legal agreement approved by a judge, often used to settle lawsuits without the defendant admitting guilt but agreeing to do or stop doing certain actions.

Affirmative-Action Practices

Strategies and policies employed to promote opportunities for historically marginalized groups in areas such as employment and education.

Uniformed Services Employment

Laws and regulations that protect the employment rights of individuals serving in the armed forces or other uniformed services.