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Which of the following is NOT a threat to internal validity?
A) ecological isomorphism
B) spurious relationships
C) selection bias
D) attrition
Ecological Isomorphism
The concept that ecological systems or organisms show similar structures, processes, or relationships despite being from different environments or evolutionary backgrounds.
Selection Bias
A problem in experimental design stemming from the experimental groups not being comparable.
Spurious Relationships
A connection between two variables that appears causal but is actually caused by a third variable.
- Ascertain and curb threats to internal and external validity in the context of experiments.
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Learning Objectives
- Ascertain and curb threats to internal and external validity in the context of experiments.
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