Question

The relationship between independent and dependent variables is central to the of a study.

A.
content validity

B.
construct validity

C.
internal validity

D.
external validity

Answer 1

The relationship between independent and dependent variables is central to the **C. internal validity** of a study.

Internal validity refers to the degree to which a study accurately establishes a cause-and-effect relationship between the independent and dependent variables, effectively ruling out alternative explanations for the observed effects.