As external (or ecological) validity increases, what tends to happen to internal validity? Internal validity tends to increase also. Internal validity tends to decrease. Internal validity remains constant. It completely depends on the particular research design.

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2022-08-30

As external (or ecological) validity increases, what tends to happen to internal validity?
Internal validity tends to increase also.
Internal validity tends to decrease.
Internal validity remains constant.
It completely depends on the particular research design.

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> Validity of psychological test refers to whether a test really measures those traits it claims to measure. Internal validity is related to conduction of error free controlled test. External validity is related to applicability of test.
> Hence, validity is important aspect of a test. It is related to trustworthiness of the test.
> Answer - Internal validity tends to decrease.
• Explanation - External validity refers to the extent a test can be generalized. Internal validity is related to controlled study, free from methodological errors. More controlled study reduces applicability on population and vice versa. Therefore external and internal validity are inversely proportional to each other.
> First choice is not correct because internal validity does not increase with increased external validity.
> Third Choice is not correct because internal validity does not remain constant with increased external validity.
> Fourth choice is not correct because research design does not make much difference.
> Conclusion - External validity increases at the cost of internal validity of a test.

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