When we are not sure that the obtained result of an experimental study is really attributable to our manipulation of the independent variable,we are questioning the __________ of the study.

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Internal validity refers to the extent to which a study's results can be attributed to the manipulation of the independent variable, rather than other extraneous factors. Therefore, when we question whether the obtained result is really a result of our manipulation, we are questioning the internal validity of the study. Generalizability and external validity refer to the extent to which a study's results can be applied to other populations or settings, and correlational nature refers to the type of study design used. While important considerations, they are not directly related to the issue of manipulating the independent variable and obtaining accurate results.

When We Are Not Sure That the Obtained Result of an Experimental