Asked by
Shantel Marshall
on Oct 11, 2024
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How would a study aimed at examining college students' attitudes toward tuition increases demonstrate external validity?
A) Sampling only students enrolled at colleges that have not raised tuition
B) Lowering tuition for one semester and raising tuition the next semester
C) Focusing on the difference in attitudes between students who have experienced tuition increases and students who have not
D) Showing that the results apply to college students from other universities
External Validity
The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied to other settings, populations, or times.
Tuition Increases
The rise in the cost or fees associated with attending an educational institution, typically observed on an annual basis.
- Master the theory of external validity and its noteworthy importance in conducting research.
- Pinpoint the factors that augment or restrict the general applicability of research insights across multiple cohorts and locations.
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Learning Objectives
- Master the theory of external validity and its noteworthy importance in conducting research.
- Pinpoint the factors that augment or restrict the general applicability of research insights across multiple cohorts and locations.