External Validity Refers to the

question 64

Multiple Choice

External validity refers to the

• A) degree that the dependent variable was changed in the study.
• B) power of the independent variable to cause a change in the dependent variable.
• C) extent to which findings apply to individuals or situations other than those studied.
• D) overall quality of the study.

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Definitions:

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Tuskegee Study

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Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Cures

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