While researchers have improved their studies by increasing ______ validity, there has been a corresponding reduction in_validity.

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The correct answer is C) internal; external. This is because increasing internal validity, which refers to how well an experiment is done, especially whether it avoids confounding (more than one possible independent variable acting on the dependent variable), often comes at the expense of external validity. External validity is the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to other situations and to other people. When researchers focus too much on controlling all variables to improve internal validity, they might create an artificial environment that doesn't accurately represent real-world conditions, thereby reducing external validity.

While Researchers Have Improved Their Studies by Increasing ______ Validity