Statistical conclusion validity refers to:
A) the degree of certainty with which one can make statements about the existence of a causal relationship between the variables in a study.
B) the degree to which the measured variables used in a study represent the hypothesized constructs.
C) the degree to which a researcher reaches the correct conclusion about the relationships among the variables in a research question.
D) the degree to which the causal relationship is generalizable across units, treatments, outcomes, and settings.

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Statistical conclusion validity specifically refers to the extent to which a researcher can reach the correct conclusion about the relationships among variables in a study. It is concerned with whether the statistical analysis of the data provides a correct representation of the true relationship between the variables in question. A, B, and D are all different types of validity but do not specifically address the issue of drawing correct conclusions from statistical analyses.

Statistical Conclusion Validity Refers To