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Carla Paniagua
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The fact that much of modern empirical research in psychology has been based on white, middle-class college sophomores may reduce the ________ of psychological research.

A) generalizability
B) reliability
C) validity
D) statistical significance

Generalizability

The extent to which findings or conclusions from a study can be applied to broader contexts outside the specific conditions of the original research.

Empirical Research

A way of gaining knowledge by means of direct and indirect observation or experience, prioritizing evidence and experimentation in the pursuit of understanding.

Middle-Class

A socioeconomic group situated between the working class and the upper class, typically characterized by moderate to high income, educational attainment, and a sense of cultural and political influence.

  • Comprehend the constraints associated with employing particular participant groups and their consequences for the extrapolation of research results.
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