Holding a Participant Characteristic (Such as Age or Gender) Constant

question 34

Multiple Choice

Holding a participant characteristic (such as age or gender) constant strengthens ____ and weakens ____.

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

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Definitions:

Temporary/Permanent

Categories used to distinguish between accounts that are closed at the end of an accounting period (temporary) and those that carry forward their balance into future periods (permanent).

Accrued Interest

Interest on loans or bonds that has accumulated but not yet been paid.

Note Receivable

An asset account representing amounts owed to a company by customers or others who have signed promissory notes in favor of the company.

Interest Income

Revenue earned by lending funds or through investment securities that pay interest.