Professor Carlsmith conducts a laboratory study of work motivation using college students as research participants. Professor Cantu wonders whether the same effect would be found using factory workers as participants. Professor Cantu's question concerns the ________ of Professor Carlsmith's study.
A) external validity
B) internal validity
C) construct validity
D) statistical conclusion validity

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Professor Cantu's question addresses the external validity of Professor Carlsmith's study, which refers to the extent to which the findings from the study can be generalized to other populations and settings beyond the specific sample and context used in the study. Choosing B, C, or D would not accurately reflect Professor Cantu's question.

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