Any Factor That Limits the Ability to Generalize the Results

question 18

Multiple Choice

Any factor that limits the ability to generalize the results of the study is a threat to ____.

• A) internal validity
• B) external validity
• C) reliability
• D) accuracy

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Definitions:

Encouragement

The act of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone.

Galatea Effect

An individual’s high self-expectations lead to high performance.

Pygmalion Effect

The phenomenon in which individuals perform better or worse based on the expectations set by those in authority positions.

Training Effectiveness

The measure of how well a training program meets its objectives, often evaluated by the participants' performance improvements.