Who Is This, and Why Was She Significant

question 25

Essay

Who is this, and why was she significant?

Identify research design choices that might influence the external validity of a study.

Recognize the effect of pretesting on research findings and external validity.

Understand the implications of gender and age interactions on the generalizability of research findings.

Understand the challenges and limitations associated with using college students as research participants.

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Definitions:

Confidentiality

Confidentiality refers to the ethical principle or legal requirement that certain shared information is kept private, especially in contexts such as healthcare, law, or personal services.

Privacy

Privacy is the right to keep personal information out of the public domain and control the dissemination of data about oneself.

Ethical

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these, often guiding conduct.

Institutional Review Board

An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee established to review and approve research involving human subjects, ensuring that the study is ethical and the rights and welfare of participants are protected.