Name the Three Threats to Internal Validity That Can Occur

question 8

Essay

Name the three threats to internal validity that can occur in studies regardless of the use of a comparison group. Why doesn't a comparison group help in these cases?

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Definitions:

Adoptive Parents

Individuals or couples who legally take on the parental responsibilities for a child not biologically their own.

Genetic Switch

A molecular mechanism that can turn on or off the expression of specific genes in an organism.

Self-Regulating

The ability of an individual to manage and adjust their behavior, emotions, or thoughts towards achieving personal goals.

Protein Molecules

Large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body, including catalyzing metabolic reactions and supporting cellular structure.