When statistical tests are used improperly, a lack of ____________validity is reflected
A) Internal
B) External
C) Statistical conclusion
D) Construct

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Statistical tests are used to draw conclusions about a population based on sample data. Statistical conclusion validity refers to whether the statistical procedures used to test a hypothesis are appropriate, and whether the conclusions drawn from the analysis are valid. If statistical tests are used improperly, the conclusions drawn from the analysis may be invalid. Therefore, a lack of statistical conclusion validity is reflected when statistical tests are used improperly. Internal validity refers to the extent to which a study is free of confounding variables or alternative explanations for the results. External validity refers to the extent to which study findings can be generalized to other populations or settings. Construct validity refers to the extent to which a study measures what it is intended to measure.

When Statistical Tests Are Used Improperly, a Lack of ____________Validity