The External Validity of a Measure Involves the Extent to Which

question 33

Multiple Choice

The external validity of a measure involves the extent to which:

• A) the effects of an experiment are truly due to conditions the researcher intended to manipulate.
• B) different observers of the same behaviour agree.
• C) the results of a study will hold when studies are conducted with different participants and methods.
• D) none of these is the case.

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Definitions:

Homo

A genus of primates that includes modern humans (Homo sapiens) and several extinct species.

MIS Department

Stands for Management Information Systems Department; it's a division within an organization that handles information technology services, especially the study and application of IT in business operations.

Strategic IS

Information systems that are developed and implemented in alignment with a business's strategic goals to gain competitive advantages.

Computer Operations

The execution of various tasks and functions on a computer, including running applications, managing hardware, and performing system maintenance.