If the results of a study are due to factors other than those included in the research investigation, the study is said to have ____.
A) poor reliability
B) low statistical significance
C) a low base rate
D) poor internal validity

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When a study's results are influenced by factors outside of the variables being investigated, it indicates poor internal validity. Internal validity refers to the extent to which a study can demonstrate a cause-and-effect relationship between the variables it is examining, without interference from external factors.

If the Results of a Study Are Due to Factors