_____ refers to the degree to which an experimental design actually reflects the real-world issues it is supposed to address.

A) Internal validity
B) External validity
C) Face validity
D) Reliability

External Validity

The degree to which an experimental design actually reflects the real-world issues it is supposed to address.

Experimental Design

A research method for testing hypotheses by systematically manipulating variables to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process.

Real-world Issues

Practical problems or challenges that occur in everyday life, outside of controlled experimental settings.