Discuss the Multiple Forms of Internal Validity That Create Problems

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Essay

Discuss the multiple forms of internal validity that create problems in experiments. (There are more than ten!) Describe each in your own words and provide an example that demonstrates why each potentially limits validity.

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Definitions:

Social Power

The ability of an individual or group to influence or control others within a social structure, often determined by factors such as position, resources, and relationships.

Coercive Power

Refers to the capability to force someone to perform a desired action by threatening with negative consequences.

Car Ratings

Evaluations or assessments provided by experts or consumers regarding the performance, safety, and overall quality of automobiles.

Type of Power

Refers to different forms of influence someone can have over others, including coercive, legitimate, expert, referent, and reward power.