If a research finding was found to hold up only in one sample of individuals or only in one laboratory, the research would be said to have low
A) external validity.
B) statistical conclusion validity.
C) internal validity.
D) construct validity.

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External validity refers to the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied to other settings, populations, or times. If a finding only holds up in one sample or one laboratory, it means it has low external validity because it may not be applicable or generalizable beyond that specific context.

If a Research Finding Was Found to Hold Up Only