Dr.Zelman conducts research that explores the relationship between alcohol consumption and driving ability.He runs participants through a driving obstacle course after they consume various amounts of alcohol.He concludes that the more alcohol a person consumes,the more impaired their driving will be.Because his results can be generalized to the larger population from which his sample was drawn,his study would be described as having high __________ validity.
A) applicable
B) general
C) external
D) criterion

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External validity refers to the extent to which findings from a study can be generalized to other populations or settings beyond the study's sample or context. Dr. Zelman's study explores the relationship between alcohol consumption and driving ability in a sample, and his results can be generalized to the larger population. Therefore, his study would have high external validity. Applicable validity, general validity, and criterion validity are not relevant to this scenario.

DrZelman Conducts Research That Explores the Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption