(Scenario I) Having the sample comprised of individuals across the United States increased the _____ of the study described in Scenario I.
A) external validity
B) internal validity
C) experimental validity
D) ecological validity

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External validity refers to the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to other situations and to other people. By having a sample comprised of individuals across the United States, the study's findings are more likely to be applicable to a broader population, thus increasing its external validity.

(Scenario I) Having the Sample Comprised of Individuals Across the United