Discovering a moderator variable challenges the ______ validity of the original finding.
A) construct validity
B) external validity
C) internal validity
D) ethical validity

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A moderator variable affects the strength or direction of the relationship between independent and dependent variables, which challenges the external validity by suggesting that the original findings may not generalize across different conditions or populations.

Discovering a Moderator Variable Challenges the ______ Validity of the Original