If a dependent measure reflects what people do in real-life situations (such as a jury voting "guilty" or "not guilty"), this is referred to as the _____ of a measure.
A) criterion-based validity
B) ecological validity
C) accuracy of measurement
D) construct validity

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Ecological validity refers to the extent to which research findings can be generalized to real-life settings, meaning the measure reflects what people do in real-life situations.

If a Dependent Measure Reflects What People Do in Real-Life