External Validity Is

question 87

Multiple Choice

External validity is:

• A) an educated guess or statement to be supported by the data
• B) the extent to which the results of the study can be generalized or applied outside the immediate study
• C) the extent to which the results of the study can be attributed to the independent variable
• D) none of the above are correct

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Definitions:

Socialization Process

The process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, behaviors, and norms of a society or group.

Uncertainty Reduction Theory

A communication theory that suggests individuals engage in strategies to reduce uncertainties about others in initial interactions.

Social Information Processing Theory

A concept in interpersonal communication proposing that individuals adapt their communication strategies based on the social information they gather and process in any given context.

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The setting, conditions, and culture that employees experience within their workplace, affecting their performance and well-being.