RDE Chapter 2 Quiz A
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1. If the research accurately measures and manipulates the variables that the researcher claims to be measuring and manipulating, the research has
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construct validity
external validity
internal validity
2. If we find, in a sample of children of college professors, that tickling on the chin causes more laughter, our study has what kind of validity?
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construct
external
internal
3. A study shows that tickling increases laughter. The news reports that the study shows that tickling increases happiness. What would scientists object to most about the news story?
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the construct validity of laughter as a measure of happiness
the internal validity of the study had not been established
the external validity of the study had not been established
4. If a team of researchers want to make a cause-effect statement, their study better have:
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construct validity
external validity
internal validity
5. If participants lie or figure out the hypothesis and then try to give the researcher the results they think the researcher wants, this causes a very serious problem for the research study's
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construct validity
external validity
internal validity
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