A Good Way to Ensure Validity in a Research Study

question 46

True/False

A good way to ensure validity in a research study is to compare two or more sources of data.

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Definitions:

APA

American Psychological Association, an organization representing psychologists in the United States, also known for its publication manual which provides guidelines for writing and citing sources in psychology and related fields.

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a mental health disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions).

Hallucinations

Experience of sensing things while awake that appear to be real but instead have been created by the mind.

Sensations

Feelings or perceptions resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.