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daltonest1984

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In an experiment on treatments for depression, a researcher uses a sample consisting of
   depressed subjects who are NOT typical of the general population of depressed subjects.
 
  Although the treatment works on the sample subjects, it is unlikely to work on depressed
   people in general. Which type of validity does this study lack?
   a. analogue validity c. internal validity
   b. external validity d. construct validity

Question 2

An experiment's generalizability or applicability beyond the original sample to other
   subjects, settings, and times is called _______ validity.
 
  a. analogue c. internal
   b. construct d. external



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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