Richard has made predictions about the data he will collect for his research study. After his data are collected he compares them to his predictions. He does this to assess which type of validity?
A) External validity
B) Internal validity
C) Population validity
D) Theoretical validity

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Theoretical validity refers to the extent to which the data supports the theoretical predictions or hypotheses. Richard is comparing his collected data to his predictions, which aligns with assessing theoretical validity.

Richard Has Made Predictions About the Data He Will Collect