An experimental finding that is easily demonstrated in the laboratory but not in the real world suffers from a problem with __________ validity.
A) internal
B) external
C) construct
D) statistical

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External validity refers to the degree to which the findings of a study can be generalized to real-world settings. If an experimental finding can be easily demonstrated in the laboratory but not in the real world, it suggests that the findings may not be applicable outside of the experimental setting, indicating a problem with external validity.

An Experimental Finding That Is Easily Demonstrated in the Laboratory