This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The _____ of an experiment is the extent to which the results can be generalized or applied to ... (Read 58 times)

magmichele12

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
on: Jun 19, 2018
The _____ of an experiment is the extent to which the results can be generalized or applied to situations outside the experimental situation.
 
  a. internal validity c. internal reliability
  b. external validity d. external reliability

Question 2

One reason for using multiple treatment conditions is that the researcher might want to manipulate the _____ of the independent variable.
 
  a. presence c. amount
  b. type d. absence


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

daiying98

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
This is the definition of external validity.

Answer to Question 2

B
Type manipulations often use ore than two levels of the independent variable because the effects might depend on which type of the variable was in effect at the time the behavior was recorded.


magmichele12

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
Reply #2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Thank you


daiying98

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
Reply #3 on: Jun 19, 2018
No problem :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Did you know?

Every 10 seconds, a person in the United States goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain. About 1.2 million visits are for acute migraine attacks.

Experiment on newt embryos that led to the discovery of Spemann's organizer. Experiment on newt embryos that led to the discovery of Spemann's organizer.
Results from sequential study of two cohorts tested at three ages and at three different points in t Results from sequential study of two cohorts tested at three ages and at three different points in t
According to neuroendocrine models of depression, repeated or chronic stress results in overactivity ... According to neuroendocrine models of depression, repeated or chronic stress results in overactivity ...
Results Seen in Mono-Diff Tests Results Seen in Mono-Diff Tests
The Experiment at Robbers Cave The Experiment at Robbers Cave
Test-Cross Results from Mendel’s Experiments Test-Cross Results from Mendel’s Experiments
Video: Electrocardiogram Examination

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library