When Evaluating the External Validity of an Association Claim, Which

question 22

Multiple Choice

When evaluating the external validity of an association claim, which of the following is the most important issue to consider?

• A)The way the sample was selected from the population
• B)The size of the sample
• C)The number of subgroups
• D)The size of the original population

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Definitions:

Principle Of Closure

A psychological tendency to perceive a complete image even when the sensory information is incomplete, based on our brain's preference for simplicity and continuity.

Neon Sign

A lighting display made of glass tubes that have been filled with a gas and bent into the shape of letters or decorative designs, which emit light when electrified.

Perceive Complete

The ability or tendency to see something as fully formed or entirely comprehensible, often filled in by the mind's understanding.

Relative Motion

The concept that the motion of an object is always determined relative to some other object.