_____ Is a Threat to the Internal Validity of a Study

question 25

Multiple Choice

_____ is a threat to the internal validity of a study because participants' scores may change on subsequent measurements simply because of increased familiarity.

• A) Instrumentation
• B) A carryover effect
• C) A testing effect
• D) A practice effect

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Definitions:

Gasoline Tax

A tax imposed on the sale of gasoline, often used by governments to raise revenue and discourage excessive fuel consumption.

Mortgage-Interest Deduction

A tax deduction for mortgage interest paid on the first $750,000 of mortgage debt, available to U.S. taxpayers.

Horizontal Equity

The principle that individuals with similar financial situations should be treated equally by the taxation system.

Egalitarian

Pertaining to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.