Define Internal and External Validity

question 41

Essay

Define internal and external validity. Which is more important for an experiment? Why?

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Definitions:

Special Order

A one-time customer order often involving a large quantity and possibly requiring adjustments to standard pricing or production processes.

Variable Manufacturing Cost

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in production volume, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Variable Selling Cost

Variable selling costs fluctuate with sales volume; they include expenses such as commission and shipping that increase with higher sales.

Constrained Resource

A limited resource within a system that significantly affects the throughput or output of the system.