Which of the Following Is Not a Time-Related Threat to Internal

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a time-related threat to internal validity for a within-subjects experiment?

• A)history
• B)instrumentation
• C)maturation
• D)assignment bias

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Definitions:

Unobtrusive Measures

Research methods that involve observing behavior without interfering or making the participants aware of the observation.

Reactivity

The phenomenon where subjects alter their behavior due to knowing they are being observed or part of a study.

Assessment Procedure

Methods and techniques used to evaluate the skills, abilities, attitudes, or characteristics of individuals or groups.

Operationalize

The process of defining how a concept or variable will be measured and assessed in a specific research context.