A Valid Study

question 107

Multiple Choice

A valid study

• A) portrays the population being studied.
• B) results in a causal relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
• C) uses random sampling.
• D) verifies expected results.
• E) measures what it is supposed to.

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Definitions:

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