The Assignment Operator (=) Can Be Used To

question 6

Multiple Choice

The assignment operator (=) can be used to:

• A) Test for equality.
• B) Copy data from one object to another.
• C) Compare two objects.
• D) Copy a class.

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Definitions:

Subject Attrition

The loss of participants during the course of a study, which can affect the validity and reliability of the research outcomes.

Generalizability

The extent to which the findings of a study can be applied to other populations, settings, or times.

Internal Validity

Internal validity refers to the extent to which a piece of research accurately measures or tests what it set out to measure or test, without being influenced by external factors. High internal validity means that the study design, conduct, and analysis ensure the study's findings are trustworthy.

External Validity

External validity refers to the extent to which the outcomes of a study can be generalized or applied beyond the specific study context or sample, including to other populations, settings, treatment variables, and measurement variables.