Which of the following is the best explanation of internal validity?
a. The extent to which the data are characterized by equal intervals between numbers on the scale
b. The extent to which the results are representative of situations that occur outside of the laboratory
c. The extent to which researchers know if their manipulation of the IV caused changes in the DV
d. The amount of variability across participants that is due to characteristics of the participant
Ans: C
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