The Most Significant Threat to Internal Validity of the Time

question 57

Multiple Choice

The most significant threat to internal validity of the time series design is

• A) history.
• B) maturation.
• C) regression.
• D) mortality.

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Definitions:

Moral Consent

The agreement or acceptance of certain moral principles or behaviors by an individual or group, often considered a basis for social cohesion.

Power

The ability or capacity to influence or control the behavior of others, the course of events, or the distribution of resources within a social or organizational setting.

Authority

The recognized power or right of an individual or organization to make decisions, direct others, and enforce obedience.

Socioeconomic Status

Combines data on income, education, and occupational prestige in a single index of a person’s position in the socioeconomic hierarchy.