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CBme

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External validity is mostly concerned with
 
  a) The accuracy of experimental hypotheses
  b) The importance of applying the findings of experiments to different samples
  c) The generalizability of the findings beyond the setting and sample of the experiment
  d) The validity and appropriateness of using lab research in natural settings

Question 2

What is typically done to reduce the possibility of selection biases?
 
  a) Choose the sample from a population that is believed to be very similar.
  b) Control for the similarity of experimental participants.
  c) Use random assignment to place participants into different experimental conditions.
  d) Add a control group to the experiment.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: c


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
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