In the Context of Experimental Research, _____ Refers to the Extent

question 49

Multiple Choice

In the context of experimental research, _____ refers to the extent to which a research design accurately identifies causal relationships.

• A) incidence rate
• B) data generalizability
• C) external reliability
• D) topic sensitivity
• E) internal validity

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Definitions:

Conservatism

A political and social philosophy that promotes retaining traditional social institutions and values, often in opposition to rapid changes and innovations.

Sensorimotor Stage

In Piaget’s theory, the stage (from birth to nearly 2 years of age) during which infants know the world mostly in terms of their sensory impressions and motor activities.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist renowned for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development which describes how children construct a mental model of the world.

Concrete Operational

Pertains to a stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.