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Question 8

What does the term 'ecological validity' refer to in social science research?

A

The extent to which the findings of a study can be generalised to real-world settings and everyday life.

B

The consistency of research findings when a study is repeated under identical conditions.

C

The degree to which a sample accurately reflects the demographic characteristics of the target population.

D

The extent to which a research tool measures the theoretical concept it was designed to measure.

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How science works Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /How science works

47 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Psychology How science works. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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