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Define validity in your own words.
Think of it as the correctness of the measurements.
What is internal validity?
Focus on the relationship between what you manipulate and what you measure.
What is the primary focus of internal validity?
Focus on what the changes in your study’s environment mean.
True or False: External validity refers to how well findings can be generalized to other settings.
Ask yourself if the study results fit outside its original setting.
Design a research proposal that aims to study the effect of a new teaching method on student performances. Identify potential concerns regarding both internal and external validity.
Consider potential biases or limitations that could arise from your chosen sample or method.
Evaluate a past psychological study you are familiar with. Discuss its internal and external validity and suggest how the study could improve in either aspect.
Reflect on the methods used and how they affect both types of validity.
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