Question
Which option BEST represents internal validity?
the degree to which the observed effects of the independent variable are real and not caused by external factors.
is both the completeness of the content, and the extent to which the measures accurately assess what the researcher wants to establish.
the extent to which the results can be generalized beyond the study sample.
the degree in which the research/results can be transferred to other contexts.
the degree to which the observed effects of the independent variable are real and not caused by external factors.
is both the completeness of the content, and the extent to which the measures accurately assess what the researcher wants to establish.
the extent to which the results can be generalized beyond the study sample.
the degree in which the research/results can be transferred to other contexts.
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GPT-4o mini
The option that BEST represents internal validity is:
**the degree to which the observed effects of the independent variable are real and not caused by external factors.**
Internal validity refers to the extent to which a study can establish a causal relationship between the independent and dependent variables, ensuring that the observed effects are due to the independent variable and not influenced by other confounding factors.
**the degree to which the observed effects of the independent variable are real and not caused by external factors.**
Internal validity refers to the extent to which a study can establish a causal relationship between the independent and dependent variables, ensuring that the observed effects are due to the independent variable and not influenced by other confounding factors.