When Psychologists Question How Well the Results of a Study

question 205

Multiple Choice

When psychologists question how well the results of a study apply to other samples or perhaps other situations, they are inquiring about the _____ of the study.

• A) validity
• B) generalizability
• C) verifiability
• D) reliability

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Definitions:

Heckscher-Ohlin Theory

An economic theory that suggests countries export what they can most efficiently and abundantly produce, based on factors of production like land, labor, and capital.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of a country, individual, company or region to produce a good or service at a lower cost per unit than the cost at which any other entity produces that good or service.

Comparative Advantage

The skill of an entity, whether a person, corporation, or country, to create a product or service with smaller opportunity costs than its competition.

Absolute Advantage

Absolute advantage is the ability of a country or entity to produce a good or service more efficiently than others, using fewer resources.