The External Validity of Research Done in Natural Settings Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

The external validity of research done in natural settings is likely to be emphasized more when the research represents

• A)social experimentation as the basis for large-scale changes.
• B)an extension of a specific laboratory finding.
• C)an experiment done to address a specific question raised by a specific company.
• D)a theoretically motivated social psychology experiment.

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Definitions:

Total Effect

The overall impact on a dependent variable when one or more independent variables change.

Price Change

An alteration in the cost of goods and services in the market, which can be due to various factors like inflation, supply and demand changes, or external economic conditions.

Normal Good

A type of good for which demand increases when income increases and falls when income decreases, assuming all other factors remain constant.

Park Visits

The act of visiting a park for recreational, leisure, or sports activities, reflecting an individual's preference or demand for outdoor spaces.