External Validity Means That

question 291

Multiple Choice

External validity means that:

• A)an experiment used reliable measures of the independent variable.
• B)a correlation was established between an independent and a dependent variable.
• C)an experiment has been verified by a group of scientists not associated with the study.
• D)the variables in an experiment have been defined in a normal,typical,or realistic way.

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Definitions:

Sex-Linked Traits

Traits associated with genes located on sex chromosomes, often displaying different patterns of inheritance in males and females due to their chromosomal configuration.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that determine the sex of an organism, typically one of two kinds: X and Y in mammals.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, playing a key role in determining genetic sex and involved in various genetic disorders.

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome typically associated with male characteristics in species that have XY sex-determination systems, carrying genes important for male reproduction.