Paul wanted to insure that the results of his study could be generalized so he manipulated the independent variable and then identified and measured all the dependent variables that he thought might be affected by the independent variable. What type of validity was Paul focusing on?
A) internal validity
B) population validity
C) ecological validity
D) outcome validity

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Outcome validity refers to the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to other measures or outcomes. By identifying and measuring all dependent variables that might be affected, Paul is ensuring that the study's findings can be generalized to various outcomes.

Paul Wanted to Insure That the Results of His Study