Which of the following is/are TRUE about the external validity of operational definitions?
A) Using multiple operational definitions of a construct lowers the external validity of one's findings.
B) Statistical procedures cannot be used to test the external validity of one's operational definitions.
C) Any one operational definition should be considered a sample drawn from a population of possible operational definitions.
D) All of the above are true

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Any one operational definition should be considered a sample drawn from a population of possible operational definitions. This means that there may be other ways to define and measure the same construct, and the chosen operational definition may not necessarily generalize to all populations or situations. Using multiple operational definitions can actually increase the external validity by providing a more comprehensive understanding of the construct. Statistical procedures can be used to assess the validity and reliability of operational definitions, which are important elements of external validity. Therefore, only statement C is true.

Which of the Following Is/are TRUE About the External Validity