Taking a Broader Perspective: The Problem of External Validity We can increase the external validity of our data and broaden the scope of experimental findings by grouping together and averaging data.Epstein (1980) called this process
A)aggregation.
B)field experimentation.
C)multivariate analysis.
D)unobtrusive measurement.

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Epstein (1980) called the process of increasing external validity by grouping together and averaging data as aggregation. Field experimentation refers to conducting experiments in natural settings, multivariate analysis is a statistical technique, and unobtrusive measurement refers to collecting data without interfering with the subjects or their environment.

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