Anton and His Friends Are Discussing a Study He Read

question 48

Multiple Choice

Anton and his friends are discussing a study he read about in his developmental psychology class.In the study,the researcher made the claim that a majority of middle school students who are bullied have low self-esteem.Clarissa questions the study,saying,"I am not sure that I am convinced-I am not sure you can really measure being bullied." Quinn also questions the study,saying,"Which middle school students did they study? I am curious if they included both private and public school students." Manish also is curious about the study,asking,"I wonder how strong the relationship is between bullying and self-esteem.Could you predict one from the other?"

-Manish's concern is addressing which of the following?

• A)The study's statistical validity
• B)The study's internal validity
• C)The study's external validity
• D)The study's construct validity

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Definitions:

Informed Commitment

A decision or pledge made with a full understanding of the facts, implications, and consequences.

Engaged Acceptance

is the mindful practice of actively embracing present experiences without judgment, often used in therapeutic contexts.

Learning Contract

An agreement between a learner and an educational institution or mentor outlining the goals, strategies, and outcomes expected from the learning experience.

Expectations

are beliefs or strong hopes about what will happen in the future.