What Is Meant by the Term "Internal Validity" in Experimental

question 148

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the term "internal validity" in experimental research?

• A) The dependent variable was responsible for the manipulation
• B) The independent variable was responsible for the manipulation
• C) The dependent variable was responsible for the changes to the independent variable
• D) The independent variable was responsible for the changes to the dependent variable

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Definitions:

Language And Thought

The relationship and interaction between linguistic ability and cognitive processes, focusing on how language influences, and is influenced by, the way people think.

Independent Variable

In an experimental setting, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable being tested and measured in a scientific experiment, which is expected to change under different conditions brought about by the independent variable.

Directed Thinking

Thinking aimed at a particular goal.