Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Contingency Variables

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes contingency variables?

• A) They are scientific factors based on universal truths.
• B) They are factors that moderate the relationship between two or more events or situations.
• C) There is general consensus among OB researchers that they can be controlled.
• D) They are the cause-and-effect principles that tend to apply to all situations that have been discovered.
• E) They are simple and universal principles that explain organizational behavior.

Comprehend the importance and methodology of replication and meta-analysis in social psychology.

Recognize the significance of sample size and selection techniques in research generalizability.

Acknowledge the influence of culture and sample characteristics on the generalizability of research findings.

Understand the concepts of reliability and validity in research methodology.

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