Local History Is a Form of Threat to Internal Validity

question 26

Multiple Choice

Local history is a form of threat to internal validity referring to

• A) predictable changes in people that can be expected solely due to the passage of time.
• B) events happening in the community that will change the behavior of the program participants.
• C) events that are unique to a particular program group.
• D) the changing nature of an evolving program.

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Definitions:

Futures Contracts

Standardized legal agreements to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial instrument at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future.

Downside Risk

The potential for loss in an investment or the financial risk associated with the lower-than-expected return.

Upside Potential

The potential for the price of an asset to rise, often based on various factors including company performance, market conditions, or economic indicators.

Predictable Cash Flows

Cash flows that can be reasonably forecasted or estimated based on historical data and expected future events, providing a measure of financial stability.