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_____ refers to the degree to which changes in the dependent variable are due to the manipulation of the independent variable.

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

Internal Validity

Refers to the extent to which a study can establish a cause-and-effect relationship between variables, ensuring that the observed effects are due to the manipulations of the independent variables rather than external factors.

Dependent Variable

In experimental and statistical research, the variable that is being tested and measured to see if it is affected by changes in the independent variable.

Independent Variable

The variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

  • Understand the importance of internal and external validity in experimental research.
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