A Researcher Who Runs the Same Study a Second Time

question 64

Multiple Choice

A researcher who runs the same study a second time to see if the results are the same is attempting to

• A) evaluate the internal validity of the study.
• B) evaluate the external validity of the study.
• C) replicate the results.
• D) improve the results.

---

Definitions:

Big Five

A framework describing five major personality traits: openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Personality Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior that deviate significantly from cultural expectations and cause distress or impairment.

Health Improvement

The process or outcome of becoming healthier, often through lifestyle changes, medical intervention, or personal effort.

Relationship

A connection or association between two or more entities that can be emotional, social, or professional in nature.