Which of the Following Is the Most Accurate Statement About

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about premarital sex during colonial times?

• A) It was prevalent during casual dates.
• B) It was very rare; everyone waited until marriage.
• C) It was common among engaged couples.
• D) It was encouraged and not considered as taboo.

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Definitions:

Internal Validity

Internal validity refers to the extent to which a piece of research accurately measures or tests what it set out to measure or test, without being influenced by external factors. High internal validity means that the study design, conduct, and analysis ensure the study's findings are trustworthy.

External Validity

External validity refers to the extent to which the outcomes of a study can be generalized or applied beyond the specific study context or sample, including to other populations, settings, treatment variables, and measurement variables.

Systematic Errors

Biases or errors that consistently affect the results of a study in a specific direction, arising from the research design or methodology.

Inconsistent

Lacking in uniformity, stability, or agreement; often displaying variability.