Any Factor That Allows for an Alternative Explanation for the Results

question 26

True/False

Any factor that allows for an alternative explanation for the results of a study is a threat to external validity.

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Definitions:

Mental Illnesses

Health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these) that cause distress and difficulty in functioning.

Student Depression

A mental health condition characterized by feelings of intense sadness, hopelessness, and despair, affecting academic performance and social interactions among students.

Bandeirantes

Adventurous explorers and settlers in Brazil during the 17th century, known for expanding the country's borders by venturing into unmapped interior regions.

Karaja Indians

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