When the Results of an Experiment Can Confidently Be Attributed

question 64

Multiple Choice

When the results of an experiment can confidently be attributed to the effect of the independent variable, the experiment is said to have:

• A)content validity.
• B)external validity.
• C)internal validity.
• D)construct validity.

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Definitions:

Sperm Cells

are male reproductive cells that carry a man's DNA and are essential for fertilizing a female's egg to initiate pregnancy.

Egg Cells

The female reproductive cells, also known as ova or oocytes, which combine with a male sperm cell to form a new organism.

Nature/Nurture Interactions

The concept that genetic factors (nature) and environmental influences (nurture) interact to shape the behavior, intelligence, personality, and other traits of an individual.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).